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Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina 28174-0159

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Suburban

Known for business

Wingate University is a private institution in Wingate with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1083, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,649 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,371.

Established
1896
Motto
Faith, Knowledge, Service
Mascot
Victor E. Bulldog
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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85%Acceptance
1083SAT Avg
2,462Students
15:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$52,649Earnings 10yr
$21,371Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wingate University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1083

Reading & Writing
490640
Math
500630

ACT Score Range

Composite
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1083

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,196
Room & Board$10,676
Books & Supplies$2,250
Total Cost of Attendance$57,780
Average Net Price$21,371
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,966
$30–48K$18,094
$48–75K$20,089
$75–110K$24,083
$110K+$27,692

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,371

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,462
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 25%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.8%
Freshman Retention67.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,992
8 Years$50,095
10 Years$52,649

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,400
Men
$62,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#9

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from NC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
28 mi(49 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
116 mi(201 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
241 mi(418 min)

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