Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Online | ncwc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
North Carolina Wesleyan College, founded in 1956, is a private liberal arts institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, approximately 60 miles east of Raleigh. The 200-acre suburban campus features Georgian-style brick buildings centered around a main quadrangle, with modern academic facilities and residential halls that accommodate traditional undergraduate students. As a Methodist-affiliated college, NCWC maintains a selective admissions process and offers bachelor's degrees across multiple disciplines, with business, criminal justice, and exercise science among its primary academic programs. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bishops, participating in the USA South Athletic Conference, and maintains traditional residence halls that house the majority of first-year and sophomore students.
North Carolina Wesleyan College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
North Carolina Wesleyan College is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for North Carolina Wesleyan College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#930 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#554 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#15 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#79 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1120 |
| ACT | 15/21 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Other Fees | $400 |
| Room and Board | $12,264 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,116 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 41% |
| Psychology | 15% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024