North Carolina Wesleyan University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,936

2024 Average Net Price

$18,472

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.2%

1,856 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,419

80.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

42%

162 Graduates

About

North Carolina Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Nash County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at North Carolina Wesleyan University were General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (48 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (36 degrees).

In 2024, 401 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Carolina Wesleyan University. 57.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (170 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina Wesleyan University is $34,936, which is $6,758 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Carolina Wesleyan University is $34,936, which is $6,758 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,472.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending North Carolina Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,936

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Carolina Wesleyan University was $34,936. The cost of tuition at North Carolina Wesleyan University is $6,758 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,472

2024 Value

3.34%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Carolina Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,472. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Carolina Wesleyan University grew by 3.34%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,147

Room and Board

$300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Carolina Wesleyan University was of $11,147 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.44% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at North Carolina Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.14% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

North Carolina Wesleyan University received 1,856 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 23.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,856 applicants, 1,489 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,419 students enrolled at North Carolina Wesleyan University in 2024. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

North Carolina Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,489

Accepted Out of 1,856

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of North Carolina Wesleyan University was 80.2% (1,489 admissions from 1,856 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 23.2%, while admissions declined by 21%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

35% of enrolled first-time students at North Carolina Wesleyan University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North Carolina Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,419 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina Wesleyan University is 1,139 students and the part-time enrollment is 280. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at North Carolina Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Carolina Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.1% Black or African American, 20.5% White, 4.09% Two or More Races, 2.68% Hispanic or Latino, 0.987% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.493% Asian, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Carolina Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (18.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.6%) and White Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.8%), followed by White Female (14.6%) and White Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Carolina Wesleyan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,419 students. The full-time enrollment at North Carolina Wesleyan University is 1,139 and the part-time enrollment is 280. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at North Carolina Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Carolina Wesleyan University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), North Carolina Wesleyan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Carolina Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
527 enrolled students
White
291 enrolled students
Two or More Races
58 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Carolina Wesleyan University is 37.1% Black or African American, 20.5% White, 4.09% Two or More Races, 2.68% Hispanic or Latino, 0.987% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.493% Asian, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 310 students (21.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 63 more women than men received degrees from North Carolina Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Carolina Wesleyan University is black or african american (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (112 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at North Carolina Wesleyan University is General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (48 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (36 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Carolina Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (69 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Business (185 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University are Accountants & auditors (1,041,952 people), Other managers (881,739 people), Financial managers (554,417 people), Chief executives & legislators (442,915 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (334,502 people).

The most specialized majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University in 2024 are Protective Services (69 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Business (185 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Psychology (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University are Protective Services (69 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Business (185 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Psychology (28 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University are Elementary & secondary schools (995,915 people), Computer Systems Design (658,763 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (602,750 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,256 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (564,421 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Carolina Wesleyan University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
79 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
48 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North Carolina Wesleyan University was General Business Administration & Management with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at North Carolina Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

169

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

232

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 169 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina Wesleyan University, which is 0.728 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (232).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina Wesleyan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.729 times less than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at North Carolina Wesleyan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.37 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from North Carolina Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at North Carolina Wesleyan University is Female and Two or More Races (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17.2% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
170 degrees awarded
White
112 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Carolina Wesleyan University is black or african american (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (112 degrees).

8.23% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
183 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
175 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Carolina Wesleyan University is black or african american female (183 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (178 degrees).

Operations

North Carolina Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.61M (11.7%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, North Carolina Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 31.6M. North Carolina Wesleyan University employs 21 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at North Carolina Wesleyan University are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Associate professor (11), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina Wesleyan University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 52 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 33 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Endowment

$13.7M

2024 Endowment

7.58%

growth from 2023

North Carolina Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $13.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Carolina Wesleyan University grew 7.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Carolina Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2024 Salaries

2.91%

decline from 2023

In 2024, North Carolina Wesleyan University paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($31.6M) and a 2.91% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.29% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.23% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Carolina Wesleyan University paid a total of $3.46M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Carolina Wesleyan University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

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