Wingate University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wingate University is a private research university in Wingate, North Carolina, serving roughly 2,668 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.13% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,649 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,636
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,748 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.13% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,668 97.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.35%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 28.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 54.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1111
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,830
- Applicants (IPEDS): 21,210
- Room & Board: $11,062 annual estimate
Wingate University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wingate University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wingate University?
Wingate University is located in Wingate, NC (ZIP 28174-0159).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Wingate University public or private?
Wingate University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wingate University cost?
Published tuition: $41,636.
Average net price after aid: $20,748.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,772 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,092 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,865 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,651 |
| $110,001+ | $24,759 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $166,544.
How hard is it to get into Wingate University?
Admission rate: 91.13%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1111.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wingate University?
Total enrollment: 2,668 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,830 students.
Graduate enrollment: 785 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wingate University?
150%-time completion rate: 46.35%.
First-year retention: 70.5%.
What do graduates of Wingate University earn?
Median earnings: $43,992 six years after entry; $52,649 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
44.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wingate University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Pharmacy (81 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (77 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Psychology, General (63 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (59 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (56 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (50 completions)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist (35 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (34 completions)
- Accounting (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wingate University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.13%; completion rate 46.35%; median earnings $52,649 at 10 years; net price $20,748. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$41,636
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wingate University was $41,636.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,748
2024 Value
In 2024 Wingate University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,748.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,992 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,748 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$166,544 4-Year Tuition
$11,062 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$54,948 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$219,792 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wingate University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.83% 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 Wingate 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 Wingate 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 | $25,040 | $25,040 | $15,566 |
| 2014 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $16,915 |
| 2015 | $27,930 | $27,930 | $17,934 |
| 2016 | $29,170 | $29,170 | $17,326 |
| 2017 | $31,120 | $31,120 | $18,354 |
| 2018 | $33,166 | $33,166 | $19,036 |
| 2019 | $35,290 | $35,290 | $18,759 |
| 2020 | $38,896 | $38,896 | $20,827 |
| 2021 | $40,170 | $40,170 | $18,345 |
| 2022 | $40,806 | $40,806 | $18,251 |
| 2023 | $40,196 | $40,196 | $21,371 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.13% Acceptance Rate
21,210 Total Applicants
18,027 Students Admitted
708 First-Time Students Enrolled
3.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1111
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wingate University reported total enrollment of about 2,668 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.9%), Black or African American (21.3%), and Non-Resident Alien (10.5%). About 44.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wingate University in 2024 is 2,668 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,830 students. Graduate enrollment is about 785 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.5%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.77% 100% Completion Time
46.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.77% of students graduating from Wingate University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Pharmacy: 28% male / 72% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 62% male / 38% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wingate University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$52,649 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
534.39% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wingate University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Pharmacy: 81 completions
2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 77 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
4. Psychology, General: 63 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 59 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 56 completions
7. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 50 completions
8. Physical Therapy/Therapist: 35 completions
9. Occupational Therapy/Therapist: 34 completions
Most popular programs at Wingate University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wingate University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wingate University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 54.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,244
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,981
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wingate University is a private non-profit institution located in Wingate, NC, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Pharmacy, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,668 students. Student body composition includes White (39.9%), Black or African American (21.3%), Non-Resident Alien (10.5%). The admission rate is 91.13%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1111. The 150%-time completion rate is 46.35%. Approximately 44.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Wingate, NC 28174-0159
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Wingate 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wingate University located?
Wingate University is located in Wingate, NC.
What is Wingate University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wingate University is 91.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 21,210 applicants and 18,027 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wingate University cost?
Reported tuition is $41,636 and average net price is $20,748 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,062 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wingate University?
Wingate University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,830 students, White (39.9%), Black or African American (21.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wingate University?
About 28.8% of students at Wingate University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wingate University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wingate University reports midpoint SAT about 1111.
What do graduates of Wingate University earn?
Median earnings are $43,992 six years after entry and $52,649 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wingate University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wingate University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Wingate University public or private?
Wingate University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wingate, NC.
Is Wingate University an HBCU?
No. Wingate University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wingate University a tribal college?
No. Wingate University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
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.