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Wingate University

#1115 in US ranking Wingate, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$59,650
Tuition & fees
$42,926
Avg. aid
$36,568
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
1010–1210
ACT range
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median salary
$41,967
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Wingate University?

Wingate's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was $42,256, with $320 in required fees. The reported charges were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Those published charges are the starting point for a budget, not necessarily what a student pays after aid.

For that reporting year, typical room and board charges totaled $11,566, and the reported allowance for books and supplies was $2,250. Adding those amounts to tuition and required fees produces approximately $56,392. This is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific charges may add to it. Students living at home will have a different housing budget, but may still face commuting costs.

Financial aid can change the comparison substantially. For 2024-25, Wingate reported that all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid, while 52% had student loans. Average grant aid for undergraduates was approximately $36,568; an average is not an individual award. The reported average net price for families with annual income of $48,000 or less was $18,092, compared with $24,759 for families above $110,000. Net price estimates reflect aid and measured student groups, so an applicant's actual bill and full living costs may differ.

Eligible students can explore federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, loans and military education benefits. Completing the applicable financial aid forms and reviewing Wingate's award letter will give a more useful personal estimate than subtracting the average grant from published tuition.

What are the work-study opportunities at Wingate University?

Wingate students can explore part-time employment and career-development support while enrolled. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, provides a route to earning wages through qualifying jobs; it is not a grant that automatically reduces a tuition bill.

Students seeking a campus job should check current openings and hiring procedures with Wingate's student employment or financial aid staff. A student without a Federal Work-Study award may still be eligible for other part-time openings, depending on the employer and position. Job availability, hours and earnings are not guaranteed, and students should weigh a work schedule against the demands of their courses.

Wingate also reports career counseling for undergraduates, résumé assistance, interview preparation, career and interest testing, job fairs, a job bank and employer recruitment. Alumni networking and mentoring are additional reported services. These resources can help a student pursue an internship or job, but using them is different from receiving an employment offer.

Wingate University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$42,926
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$42,926
Tuition
$42,556
Fees
$370
Room and board
$11,566
Books and supplies
$2,250

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$59,650
Tuition & fees
$42,926
Housing, food, books & other
$16,724

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $36,568 on average

Wingate University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$17,516
Off campus, not with family
$22,256
Off campus, with family
$6,454

Wingate University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$18,772
$30,001–48,000
$18,092
$48,001–75,000
$18,865
$75,001–110,000
$21,651
Over $110,000
$24,759

Wingate University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$6,974

Typical board charge for academic year

$4,592

Total dormitory capacity

1894

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Wingate University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$36,568

All

$36,474

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

Wingate University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
44%
Students with federal loans
52%
Median debt at completion
$23,000

Wingate University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$20,400

Graduate average amount

$13,424

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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