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Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,992

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

51%

Annual Tuition

$40,196

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Wingate University earn a median of $52,649 ten years after entry — 3% below the national median. Acceptance rate 85.0%, average SAT score 1111, in-state tuition $40,196.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,462

Retention Rate

67%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

54%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,111

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

510–610

SAT Math (middle 50%)

500–600

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

18–25

Institution Overview

Wingate University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,462 students. The university has an 85% acceptance rate. The in-state tuition is $40,196. About 54% of students receive financial aid.

The university's graduation rate is 50.7%, and the retention rate is 67.4%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,581. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $43,992, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $52,649. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 55% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Wingate University alumni earn a median salary of $37,581. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $43,992. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $52,649. The median debt for Wingate University graduates is $25,000.

Wingate University has a graduation rate of 50.7% and a retention rate of 67.4%. The university has an acceptance rate of 85% and a student body of 2,462. Over half of the students, 53.9%, receive financial aid. The in-state tuition cost is $40,196.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $114,947

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $41,320

Biology, General

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $27,729

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $82,174

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $112,813

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $74,681

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $73,520

Psychology, General

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $26,988

Human Services, General

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $32,843

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $40,438

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $51,437

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $40,130

Marketing

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $36,777

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $39,498

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $68,877

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $46,591

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 7 / yr
Median Salary $41,245

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $53,681

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Campus Location

Wingate, North Carolina

Wingate, NC 28174-0159

Wingate University is located in Wingate, North Carolina. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wingate University has an acceptance rate of 85.0%.