Acceptance Rate
78%
Enrollment
1,169
Graduation Rate
40%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,873
Retention Rate
65%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$35,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,536
Avg Net Price
$18,165
Room & Board
$12,794
Total COA
$48,263
Median Debt
$25,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$15,574
$30,001–48,000
$17,630
$48,001–75,000
$17,786
$75,001–110,000
$17,785
$110,001+
$25,749
Pell Grant Rate: 47%
Federal Loan Rate: 63%
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Sticker Price$48,330
Estimated Net Price$18,165 (avg)
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North Carolina Wesleyan University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
40%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,873
Retention Rate
65%
Median Debt
$25,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
44.4%
Health Professions
12.7%
Computer Science
8.7%
Psychology
8.4%
Criminal Justice
7.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
6.3%
Biology
2.0%
Social Sciences
1.7%
Education
1.4%
History
1.2%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 177 | $48,637 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 81 | $37,780 |
| Psychology, General | 68 | $41,848 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 32 | $44,078 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 30 | $49,708 |
| Marketing | 17 | — |
| Sociology | 10 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — |
| Biology, General | 9 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | $39,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 | — |
| Mathematics | 6 | — |
| History | 5 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — |
Demographics
Men 49%Women 51%
White
23.9%
Black
42.9%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More
4.5%
International
14.0%
Application Info
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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