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North Carolina Wesleyan University

#1366 in US ranking Rocky Mount, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,704
Tuition & fees
$36,706
Avg. aid
$23,348
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
80%
Avg. SAT
990
Avg. ACT
18

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$41,351
1 yr after graduation

What does North Carolina Wesleyan University offer in terms of athletics?

North Carolina Wesleyan's varsity teams, known as the Battling Bishops, compete in NCAA Division III and the USA South Athletic Conference. Prospective athletes can explore sports including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and volleyball, subject to the current team roster and recruiting process.

Varsity competition is distinct from club and recreational participation. Activities such as disc golf, gaming, or informal sports may offer ways to participate without joining an NCAA team. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships on the basis of athletic ability; students should discuss any financial aid offer with the aid office rather than assuming that a place on a team changes their award.

What student groups and Associations are available at North Carolina Wesleyan University?

North Carolina Wesleyan students can join organizations built around academic interests, recreation, faith, performance, and campus activities. Examples appearing in institutional student-organization information include Refuge Campus Ministry, the Bishop Gaming Association, the Disc Golf Association, IMPACT Wesleyan Business Society, and Cheer and Dance.

The university also reports opportunities involving a student-run newspaper, theater, and choral performance. An organization's current activity, meeting schedule, and eligibility may change from year to year. New students should consult the current student-activities directory rather than assume that every listed group is meeting in a given term.

Who studies at North Carolina Wesleyan University?

North Carolina Wesleyan enrolled 1,419 students in the reported institutional figures. Its incoming population included 261 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 128 transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates, illustrating that new students arrive through more than one admissions route.

Geographic reporting places 64% of students in North Carolina, 21% in other U.S. states, and 15% in foreign countries. These shares describe where students come from, not how frequently they attend the Rocky Mount campus: program format and enrollment status can differ. The university reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1. That ratio is an institution-wide measure and should not be mistaken for the expected size of any particular class.

How does student life look like at North Carolina Wesleyan University?

Student life at North Carolina Wesleyan combines a residential campus with a substantial commuter population. With approximately 49% of students living on campus and 51% commuting, access to activities may depend on when events are scheduled and how much time a student spends at Rocky Mount.

Students can connect through campus programming, performances, recreation, and academic events. Reported support services include a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. The university also reports career counseling for undergraduates, résumé help, interview workshops, job fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. These are services students can use while exploring careers; their availability should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.

What libraries are available to students at North Carolina Wesleyan University?

The Elizabeth Braswell Pearsall Library is North Carolina Wesleyan's main campus library. It provides a place to study and engage with academic materials, and students can reserve study rooms according to reported library information.

Students preparing a research project should check the library's current catalog and research guides for relevant books, journals, databases, and help with sources in their field. Remote learners should confirm how they authenticate to digital resources and request assistance. The library is not reported as having a 24-hour study area, so students who need late-night workspace should check current building hours and other available campus spaces.

North Carolina Wesleyan University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1419

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

257

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

57 full time, 85 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

North Carolina Wesleyan University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,262
Graduate: 157

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,139
Part-time: 280

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 91
Men: 166

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 37
Black or African American: 439
White: 248
American Indian or Alaska Native: 10
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 50
Unknown: 250

North Carolina Wesleyan University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cheerleading

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Football

Men––

Golf

Men––

Lacrosse

Women––

Soccer

Both––

Tennis

Both––

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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