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Wingate University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Wingate, North Carolina · 2,668 undergradsTest-optional

Admission9 in 10 get in91% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$21,511a year · sticker $59,650
Graduation rate
43%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$57,646median per year · debt $23,000
Report card how grades work
C+Overall value
B-Cost
C+Price for low incomes
CGraduation
B-Earnings

Wingate University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wingate, North Carolina with 2,668 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $21,511 a year after grants and graduates 43% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Wingate University acceptance rate and admissions

Wingate University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
1010 to 1210
4001600
ACT composite
18 to 25
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 510 to 610, math 500 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Wingate University application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Wingate University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Wingate University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$41,686
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$11,566
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$59,650
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$21,511

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,511 a year after grants and scholarships, $38,139 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$19,118
$30,001 to $48,000$18,897
$48,001 to $75,000$19,998
$75,001 to $110,000$22,724
Over $110,000$27,298

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Wingate University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Wingate University graduation rate, earnings and debt

43%
finished within 6 years
71%
came back for year two
48%
get a Pell Grant
  • 43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $57,646 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $23,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Wingate University$57,646
North Carolina median, private nonprofit 4-year$52,840
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Wingate University$23,000
North Carolina median$23,522
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 40% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Wingate University majors and what graduates earn

Wingate University awarded bachelor's degrees in 30 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($73,805).

Accounting$73,805
Marketing$72,630
Nursing$68,636
Finance$67,315
Business administration$67,082
Criminal justice$62,075
Biology$58,623
Public relations and advertising$54,129
All 30 majors at Wingate University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Accounting19n/a$73,805n/a
Marketing16$39,175$72,630n/a
Nursing17$80,791$68,636$27,000
Finance27$56,367$67,315$21,665
Business administration33$57,628$67,082$25,688
Criminal justice19$42,150$62,075$22,750
Biology56$35,222$58,623$25,250
Public relations and advertising29$50,297$54,129$19,750
Kinesiology and exercise science73$33,880$52,822$25,300
Teacher education by grade level12$46,295$50,391n/a
Psychology63$33,302$45,795$24,250
Human services21$42,899$45,558$27,000
Communication0n/a$41,013n/a
Teacher education by subject5$44,564$38,993n/a
Education19$42,972n/a$27,000
Political science13n/an/an/a
Public health10n/an/an/a
Mathematics9n/an/an/a
Chemistry7n/an/an/a
Music7n/an/an/a
English5n/an/an/a
Sociology4n/an/an/a
Journalism3n/an/an/a
Ecology and evolutionary biology3$37,915n/an/a
Interdisciplinary studies, other3n/an/an/a
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management3n/an/an/a
International business3n/an/an/a
History3n/an/an/a
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General2n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology1n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Wingate University

10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 10 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
PharmacyProfessional doctorate81$103,463$192,371
Physical and occupational therapyDoctoral69$69,660$118,746
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)Master's59$109,457$140,412
Kinesiology and exercise scienceMaster's54$44,302$18,500
Business administrationMaster's35$78,281n/a
Education leadershipDoctoral11$96,415n/a
AccountingMaster's9$65,241n/a
Public healthMaster's5n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's3n/an/a
Teacher education by grade levelMaster's3n/an/a

Students and location

  • 2,668 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 59% women, 41% men
  • 15 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large suburb
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wingate University?

Wingate University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Wingate University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $41,686. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,511 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Wingate University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 510 to 610 in reading and writing and 500 to 600 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Wingate University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Wingate University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Wingate University?

43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Wingate University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,646 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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