Consult with North Carolina Wesleyan University's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.
The following is an overiew of some of NC Wesleyan's admissions stats.
NC Wesleyan 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.2 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 8% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 71% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 53% |
Waitlist | No |
Check with North Carolina Wesleyan University directly for more info on application deadlines.
North Carolina Wesleyan University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with NC Wesleyan directly for more information about early applications.
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For more information on transferring to North Carolina Wesleyan University, contact the school directly.
NC Wesleyan has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.
Curious about the factors that are considered by NC Wesleyan during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Interview | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Class Rank | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
Make sure to check with NC Wesleyan for more information on admission factors.
To apply to NC Wesleyan, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with NC Wesleyan's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 2 | |||
Other Requirements | √ | Placement scores | ||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to NC Wesleyan have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.
Out of all students that were admitted, 79% submitted a class rank. At NC Wesleyan 8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 23% were in the top 25% and 52% were in the top 50%.
At North Carolina Wesleyan University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to NC Wesleyan directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
NC Wesleyan looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
NC Wesleyan is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 71% of NC Wesleyan's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 53% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of NC Wesleyan students scored 530 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of NC Wesleyan students scored 530 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.
To be most competitive at NC Wesleyan, you should strive to earn between 16 and 21 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for NC Wesleyan's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.
A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for NC Wesleyan students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.
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Do I have to submit test scores to NC Wesleyan?
✅ NC Wesleyan is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at NC Wesleyan?
🟨 NC Wesleyan may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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ACT Score
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21 and Above
16 to 21
16 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to North Carolina Wesleyan College is 19. Students with an ACT score of 21 and above have a good chance of getting into North Carolina Wesleyan College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 16 and 21 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 16 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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At North Carolina Wesleyan College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.2. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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