North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,362
Graduate Enrollment: 107
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 28.02%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 46.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 38.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 27.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 26.0%
Black: 42.0%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 11.6%
Unknown race: 11.5%
Black: 42.0%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 11.6%
Unknown race: 11.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,109
In-State tuition: $33,371Out-of-State tuition: $33,371
Estimated books and supplies: $300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,918 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $50,548 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,995 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,488 |
| $30k-48k | $18,737 |
| $48k-75k | $17,262 |
| $75k-110k | $19,304 |
| $110k+ | $19,042 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,569 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,650 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,054 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 38.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 46.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 55.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 27.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 29.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,383 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,799 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 36 | $22,186 | $221 | $38,717 ($3,226) | $49,708 ($4,142) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | $37,722 ($3,144) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 9 | $39,000 ($3,250) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 77 | $30,830 | $276 | $32,837 ($2,736) | $41,848 ($3,487) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 81 | $29,500 | $274 | $32,967 ($2,747) | $37,780 ($3,148) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 246 | $27,499 | $244 | $35,750 ($2,979) | $48,637 ($4,053) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 49 | $23,907 | $212 | $40,846 ($3,404) | $44,078 ($3,673) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 21 | $26,354 | $225 | $36,474 ($3,040) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,296Full time faculty: 32%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,767,421 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $14,672,379 (2022)