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About North Carolina Wesleyan University

private liberal artssmall class sizeshealth sciences focusbusiness and social sciencestest optional admissions

North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Rocky Mount, NC, known for its small class sizes, health sciences focus, and business and social sciences. With an acceptance rate of 68%, North Carolina Wes is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 249 students each year. North Carolina Wes is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. North Carolina Wes offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $29,308 per year; the sticker price of $47,764 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

North Carolina Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to North Carolina Wesleyan University

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Demonstrated Interest
Visit the North Carolina Wesleyan campus in Rocky Mount, take a guided tour, and follow up with an email to your admissions counselor by name since smaller schools like Wesleyan do notice when students make the effort to connect in person.
Essay Strategy
In your application materials, specifically reference the Bishop's Scholar program or a particular Wesleyan professor or academic program that aligns with your goals, since the school values students who have done genuine research about what makes their small liberal arts community distinct.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What North Carolina Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$16.1k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$14.0k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$16.0k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$20.4k
110k+~$48k/yr$22.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

40%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,306
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

36%Black / African American
21%Unknown / Unreported
20%White
14%International
4%Two or More Races
3%Hispanic
1%American Indian / AK Native
1%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender47% Men · 53% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status86% Citizens and Immigrants · 14% International
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