by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,603 undergraduates in 2020, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a small, private college located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, North Carolina Wesleyan College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by North Carolina Wesleyan College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our North Carolina Wesleyan College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit North Carolina Wesleyan College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", North Carolina Wesleyan College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our North Carolina Wesleyan College for Veterans Guide.
North Carolina Wesleyan College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
North Carolina Wesleyan College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,603 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,375 (85.8%). Part-time attendance was 228 (14.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,375 | 228 | 1,603 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, North Carolina Wesleyan College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank North Carolina Wesleyan College #718 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at North Carolina Wesleyan College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the North Carolina Wesleyan College Diversity Guide.
North Carolina Wesleyan College has a total of 283 student athletes, 197 men and 86 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,595,800 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,367,878 |
| Net | $227,922 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to North Carolina Wesleyan College Athletics
