Wingate University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,700 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Wingate University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wingate, North Carolina with approximately 2,668 undergraduate students enrolled. Wingate University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,748 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $55,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wingate University is a private university with campuses in Wingate and Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. The university enrolls more than 3,450 students and offers 37 undergraduate majors as well as 7 master's and 5 doctoral degrees. Academic programs are housed in the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences; the Levine College of Health Sciences; the Byrum School of Business; and the College of Professional Studies, which includes the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 47% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a low $12,000, the net price of $21,371/year is reasonable for a private school, and graduates earn a solid median of $55,700 a decade out. Worth considering if you're drawn to the health sciences or business programs and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the retention challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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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: 4% 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 (2,668 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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