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About Wingate University

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Wingate University is a private university in Wingate, NC, known for its doctoral professional university, small private college, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 86%, Wingate is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 828 students each year. Wingate is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 980–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wingate offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $36,874 per year; the sticker price of $55,780 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wingate University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

86%
Overall Accept Rate
1080
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 980 – 1180 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wingate University

Demonstrated Interest
Wingate is a small residential campus in a tight-knit community, so visiting in person or attending a virtual info session signals genuine interest to admissions staff who can actually get to know you by name.
Essay Strategy
Wingate emphasizes community engagement and its faith-based heritage, so if your essays or activities reflect service, leadership, or values-driven work, make sure that comes through clearly rather than leaving it buried in a list.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Wingate University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$18.8k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$18.1k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$18.9k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$21.7k
110k+~$56k/yr$24.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

47%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,482
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

40%White
21%Black / African American
11%International
10%Hispanic
8%Two or More Races
8%Unknown / Unreported
2%Asian
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender41% Men · 59% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status90% Citizens and Immigrants · 11% International
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