North Carolina Wesleyan University
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private research university in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,214 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 80.23% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,873 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,736
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,432 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.23% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,214 85.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.97%
- Average ACT Score: 18
North Carolina Wesleyan University: what the data shows
Common questions about North Carolina Wesleyan University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Carolina Wesleyan University?
North Carolina Wesleyan University is located in Rocky Mount, NC (ZIP 27804).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University public or private?
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University cost?
Published tuition: $35,736.
Average net price after aid: $17,432.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,114 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,020 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,017 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,403 |
| $110,001+ | $22,379 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $142,944.
How hard is it to get into North Carolina Wesleyan University?
Admission rate: 80.23%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 18.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is North Carolina Wesleyan University?
Total enrollment: 1,214 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University?
150%-time completion rate: 41.97%.
First-year retention: 58.5%.
What do graduates of North Carolina Wesleyan University earn?
Median earnings: $38,939 six years after entry; $45,873 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
49.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Carolina Wesleyan University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (401 completions)
- CIP 520201 (121 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (69 completions)
- CIP 520213 (39 completions)
- General Psychology (28 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (20 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (13 completions)
- CIP 520301 (10 completions)
- CIP 310505 (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.23%; completion rate 41.97%; median earnings $45,873 at 10 years; net price $17,432. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$35,736
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Carolina Wesleyan University was $35,736.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,432
2024 Value
In 2024 North Carolina Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,432.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$69,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,432 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$142,944 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Carolina Wesleyan University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Carolina Wesleyan University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North Carolina Wesleyan University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $26,632 | $26,632 | $19,532 |
| 2014 | $27,400 | $27,400 | $21,365 |
| 2015 | $28,150 | $28,150 | $13,540 |
| 2016 | $29,150 | $29,150 | $17,960 |
| 2017 | $29,900 | $29,900 | $16,205 |
| 2018 | $30,750 | $30,750 | $15,723 |
| 2019 | $31,650 | $31,650 | $14,023 |
| 2020 | $32,750 | $32,750 | $16,679 |
| 2021 | $33,371 | $33,371 | $18,119 |
| 2022 | $34,352 | $34,352 | $17,801 |
| 2023 | $35,536 | $35,536 | $18,165 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.23% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 18
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Carolina Wesleyan University in 2024 is 1,214 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.27% 100% Completion Time
41.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.27% of students graduating from North Carolina Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Carolina Wesleyan University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$45,873 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
557.88% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Carolina Wesleyan University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 121 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 69 completions
CIP 52.0213: 39 completions
General Psychology: 28 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 24 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 20 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 13 completions
CIP 52.0301: 10 completions
CIP 31.0505: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 401 completions
Most popular programs at North Carolina Wesleyan University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates.
About
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private non-profit institution located in Rocky Mount, NC, offering 30 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,214 students. The admission rate is 80.23%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 18. The institution maintains a 41.97% graduation rate. Approximately 49.75% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
North Carolina Wesleyan University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $35,736 and average net price is $17,432 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into North Carolina Wesleyan University?
The admission rate is 80.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for North Carolina Wesleyan University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, North Carolina Wesleyan University reports midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of North Carolina Wesleyan University earn?
Median earnings are $38,939 six years after entry and $45,873 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Carolina Wesleyan University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is North Carolina Wesleyan University?
Total enrollment is about 1,214 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University public or private?
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rocky Mount, NC.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University an HBCU?
No. North Carolina Wesleyan University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University a tribal college?
No. North Carolina Wesleyan University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Carolina Wesleyan University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.0%).
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for North Carolina Wesleyan University: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.