Acceptance rate
80.2%
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
North Carolina Wesleyan is a private university in Rocky Mount, NC with 1,337 students and an 80% acceptance rate. Tuition runs $46,600–$49,100, though the average net price after aid is $18,701. Business and Marketing degrees represent 37% of all degrees awarded. The 6-year graduation rate is 42% and first-year retention is 59%.
Enrollment
1,337
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
42%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$16,114
family income
$30–48k
$14,020
family income
$48–75k
$16,017
family income
$75–110k
$20,403
family income
$110k+
$22,379
family income
50% receive Pell grants
64% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
37.3%
Criminal Justice
15.3%
Health Professions
11.3%
Psychology
8.7%
Computer Science
8.0%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,873
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,939
Completion
42%
Retention
59%
Median debt
$25,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University?
North Carolina Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 80.2%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,114 per year, rising to $22,379 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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