Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wingate, North Carolina |
| Online | wingate.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Wingate University, located in the small town of Wingate, North Carolina, sits approximately 30 miles southeast of Charlotte. The private university, founded in 1896 as Wingate School, operates on a 400-acre campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and tree-lined walkways. While maintaining its Baptist heritage, Wingate has evolved into a comprehensive institution offering programs across three campuses, with particular strengths in health sciences, including pharmacy and physical therapy, as well as business and education. The university maintains a selective admission process and requires most undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years. As an NCAA Division II institution, Wingate competes in the South Atlantic Conference, with its athletic programs consistently performing well in swimming, soccer, and baseball.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Wingate University is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wingate University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#825 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#518 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#13 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#115 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1180 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,640 |
| Other Fees | $100 |
| Room and Board | $10,444 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,130 |
| Total One Year Cost | $59,020 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Education | 12% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199962 IPEDS survey data for Wingate University.
Current students may use the Wingate University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024