Wingate University

220 North Camden Road, Wingate, NC 28174

Website: Wingate University

Wingate University School Description

Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution offering 40 undergraduate majors in arts and sciences, business, education, fine arts, music and sport sciences. Students also can earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Doctor of Education degree, masters degrees in education, business and physician assistant studies, or pursue pre-professional programs in pharmacy, veterinary science, medicine, law, ministry and more.

For adults, Wingate University offers convenient evening programs in Matthews to help them complete their bachelor’s degree or earn a master’s degree in business or education.

The ideal size of Wingate University (2,129 students) provides a supportive environment with small classes and personal attention from professors who know their students by name. A majority of students live on campus in dorms and fully-equipped apartments which add to the community atmosphere. Wingate brings education to life as students explore their faith and serve the community through 42 student-run clubs and organizations.

Students also gain real life experience through internship opportunities and research partnerships. Many upperclassmen take advantage of study-abroad programs at little additional cost.

Athletics is also an important part of the Wingate experience. One third of Wingate students compete in 17 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports and even more participate in an extensive intramural program.

Finally, Wingate University believes that no student should be denied an education because of expenses. To bring the Wingate experience within a family’s budget, the university awards scholarships based on academic merit, athletics, music, church and community involvement. Scholarships for transfer students are also available as well as a variety of federal grants and loans.

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Wingate University

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Wingate University was founded by the North Carolina Baptist Association in 1896 as Wingate College, an independent, co-educational institution and became a four-year college in 1977.

Today, Wingate University is a liberal arts university that offers more than 40 undergraduate majors including: athletic training, business management, communication, elementary education, marketing, music education, pre-pharmacy, psychology and sport management. It also offers seven pre-professional programs. Master's degrees are awarded in business, education, physical education and sport administration. In 2008, Wingate University added a master's program in physician assistant studies. The same year, Wingate introduced a doctoral program in education (EdD) in the area of educational leadership.

Wingate University School of Pharmacy opened its doors to applicants in 2002, with the charter class beginning its program of study in August 2003. The charter class graduated from Wingate University on May 12, 2007. The Wingate University School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The charter class had a 100% passing rate on the NAPLEX.

Wingate University seeks to prepare students for lives of significance in the global community. All undergraduate students can participate in a 10-day travel experience at minimum expense or spend a semester or summer internship abroad. A high percentage of students (85%) live on campus all four years.

The university is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Wingate University, with approximately 2,129 students, is located in Wingate, Union County, North Carolina, U.S. on a campus 30 miles east of Charlotte, North Carolina On November 15, 2007, the Wingate University broke official ties with the North Carolina State Baptist Convention however; “unofficial” ties still exist between Wingate University and the North Carolina Baptist Convention. In 2006, U.S. News & World Report ranked Wingate #19 out of 53 colleges in the "Southern Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelor's" category.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Baptist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bulldogs

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,342
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 18,480
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Wingate University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Wingate University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Other 16%
African-American 8%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 62%
Out-of-State 38%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 62%
South Carolina 6%
New York 3%
Georgia 3%
Florida 3%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 74%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (South Atlantic Conference)
Basketball (South Atlantic Conference)
Baseball (South Atlantic Conference)
Track (South Atlantic Conference)

Wingate University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 18,480    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 17,430    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,050    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,014 19%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,615 51%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,036 95%  
Student Loans:
$ 6,247 25%  
Any Aid:
  99%  

Wingate University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 61% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 570

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

College Advice on Wingate University

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Question: Has anyone been to Wingate University, Campbell University, or Chapel Hill?

Let me know how the schools are.
30 months ago

Best Answer

I have visit all 3 campuses. Chapel Hill is nearer the larger cities and has a better social scene, if this interests you. The classes are also full and more crowded than the other 2. Campbell is in the middle of no where, plus they have restrictions on male and female students doing activities together, the school is ran by the Southern Baptist Church, but that is supposed to change soon apparently. Wingate is in the mountains and is beautiful, but in the middle of no where. Campbell is the priciest of the 3, Chapel Hill is state supported, but competition is fierce to get in. Wingate is private and a bit expensive also.

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