North Carolina Wesleyan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina with approximately 1,214 undergraduate students enrolled. North Carolina Wesleyan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,432 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $41,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) is a private Methodist university in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1956. North Carolina Wesleyan offers courses at its main Rocky Mount campus, as well as satellite advising office locations in Brunswick, Durham, Goldsboro, Greenville, Manteo, New Bern, Raleigh, Washington, Wilmington and Winston-Salem.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $18,165 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the small campus size can mean more personal attention, but a 40% graduation rate is a serious red flag worth pressing the school on before committing. Only 65% of freshmen return for sophomore year, suggesting many students find the fit isn't right after arriving. Worth considering if you need a low-cost, accessible option in North Carolina and have a clear plan to stay on track — but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,214 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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