Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrban
Known for business — close-knit campus
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private institution in Rocky Mount with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,873 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,165.
Established
1956
Motto
Wisdom and Courage through Christian Education
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III and the USA South Athletic Conference
Division
Division III
78%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,169Students
13:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$45,873Earnings 10yr
$18,165Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
North Carolina Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,536
Room & Board$12,794
Books & Supplies$300
Total Cost of Attendance$48,263
Average Net Price$18,165
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$15,574
$30–48K$17,630
$48–75K$17,786
$75–110K$17,785
$110K+$25,749
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,165
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,531
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (30)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,169
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 24%
Black 43%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate40.4%
Freshman Retention65.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,939
8 Years$42,505
10 Years$45,873
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,500
Men
$43,200
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Battling Bishops
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
99Average
Estimated from NC state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Raleighpop. 470K
51 mi(88 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
181 mi(314 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
204 mi(354 min)