Wingate University

Wingate University is a private, religious school in an small town setting in Wingate, North Carolina. Wingate University was founded in 1896 and now enrolls around 3,653 students a year, including 2,683 undergrads.

Wingate University offers housing for up to 1,894 students. The majority of students live on-campusand first year-students are required to live in on-campus housing..Each weekend, 70% of students stay on-campus..

There are 15 Wingate University undergrads for each full-time professor.

2021 Wingate University Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	88%
Average GPA	3.3
Tuition	$40,070

Wingate University Regular Decision Deadline 2022

Early Admission at Wingate University

Wingate University does not offer early decision or early action.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wingate University

It is moderately difficult to get into Wingate University. Around 88% of applicants get into Wingate University each year. Out of 13,949 applications received in 2021, 12,314 students were offered admission . ### Wingate University Waitlist

Wingate University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Wingate University?

Wingate University is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Wingate University, applicants must submit the following items.

Wingate University Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Minimum High School Gpa (On 4.0 Scale)	2.7
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		√
Transcript of High School Record	√

Wingate University Average GPA and Test Scores

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to Wingate University is 3.3 out of 4.0.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to Wingate University.

Wingate University Waitlist 2021

Wingate University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in the most recent year.

Does Wingate University Require Test Scores?

Wingate University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 67% submitted the SAT. 35% submitted the ACT.

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Dorms at Wingate University

Yes! Wingate University provides on-campus housing for up to 1,894 students.

Wingate University students are active in the school's University and Community Assistance Network (UCAN), Bulldog Activities Resource Committee and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. International Festival, Homecoming, and and Spring Fling are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Wingate University.

Financial Aid at Wingate University

Wingate University meets 80.23% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $35,599 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..

Is Wingate University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wingate University

Out of the 584 students who started at Wingate University as first-time freshman, 230 graduate within four years.

Around 50% of students who started at Wingate University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $28,655 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Wingate University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wingate University a good school for you?

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Where is Wingate University Located?

Wingate University is located in the small town setting of Wingate, North Carolina, less than an hour from Charlotte.

If you want to see Wingate University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-85 to Wingate, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charlotte Douglas International.

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