Wingate University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4113 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1149 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1074 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1229 of 2,913 | For Family medicine |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,673
- Graduates
- 785
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wingate.edu
Wingate University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wingate University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 30,339 | 12,608 | 17,241 |
| Admissions | 27,647 | 11,346 | 15,866 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 780 | 304 | 476 |
1,391 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
258 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
66 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wingate University are 1010-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wingate University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1549 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 704 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 315 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 293 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 259 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 236 (7%) |
| Asian | 84 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wingate University is $21,282 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,772 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,092 |
| $48-75K | $18,865 |
| $75-110K | $21,651 |
| $110K+ | $24,759 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,316 | $11,844 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,316 | $11,844 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,316 | $11,844 |
| Fee in-district | $320 | $20 |
| Fee in-state | $320 | $20 |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 | $20 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,112 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,280 |
| Room charge | $6,770 |
| Meal charge | $4,292 |
Wingate University majors
Wingate University has granted 472 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs, 168 master's across 7 programs, and 161 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wingate University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 81 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 23 | 54 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 35 | |
| Psychology, General | 60 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 59 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 35 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 9 | |
| Finance, General | 27 | ||
| Education, General | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | ||
| Human Services, General | 17 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | 5 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Sports Communication | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 472 | 168 | 161 |
Wingate University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 43% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wingate University has published 1,246 scientific papers with 20,026 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Chemistry, Sociology, Computer Science, and Nursing.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 16 |
| 1997 | 9 | 10 |
| 1998 | 4 | 14 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 | 18 |
| 2001 | 13 | 24 |
| 2002 | 6 | 37 |
| 2003 | 3 | 31 |
| 2004 | 8 | 33 |
| 2005 | 12 | 48 |
| 2006 | 13 | 113 |
| 2007 | 22 | 172 |
| 2008 | 21 | 242 |
| 2009 | 22 | 272 |
| 2010 | 28 | 317 |
| 2011 | 47 | 415 |
| 2012 | 48 | 445 |
| 2013 | 38 | 492 |
| 2014 | 57 | 550 |
| 2015 | 46 | 669 |
| 2016 | 75 | 730 |
| 2017 | 87 | 780 |
| 2018 | 97 | 888 |
| 2019 | 100 | 1071 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1823 |
| 2021 | 69 | 2110 |
| 2022 | 71 | 2197 |
| 2023 | 73 | 2243 |
| 2024 | 48 | 2327 |
| 2025 | 48 | 2095 |
Notable alumni
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Jesse Helms
- Occupations
- military officerbankerpoliticianjournalistexecutive
- Biography
-
Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. was an American politician, journalist, and Navy veteran. A leader in the conservative and nationalist movement, he represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2003. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1995 to 2001, he had a major voice in foreign policy. Helms helped organize and fund the conservative resurgence in the 1970s, focusing on Ronald Reagan's quest for the White House as well as helping many local and regional candidates.
-
Todd Grisham
- Occupations
- television presentersports commentator
- Biography
-
Todd Grisham is an American sports reporter for DAZN and Glory kickboxing. Prior to his departure from ESPN at the end of 2016, his duties for the network included being the in-studio host for Friday Night Fights as well as a SportsCenter anchor. He was previously a sports reporter for UFC from 2017 to 2020.
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Mike Martin
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Michael David Martin Sr. was an American college baseball coach. He was known for his tenure as the head coach of the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. He holds the record for most wins in NCAA Division I baseball history. Upon the completion of his coaching career, Martin had compiled a record of 2,029 wins, 736 losses and four ties over 40 seasons.
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Rohit Gupta
- Born in
-
India - Occupations
- film directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Rohit Gupta is a film director, producer and entrepreneur who resides in the United States. He is known for directing Midnight Delight, Life! Camera Action..., Another Day Another Life, winning several awards & nominations. Gupta is the founder and owner of Dot & Feather Entertainment production company, Film Festivals To Go (FFTG), and FFTG Awards Film Fest.
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Luke Mulholland
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Luke Mulholland is an English former footballer and current scout for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
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David Jones
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
David Jones is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wingate Bulldogs and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. Jones has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Redskins.
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John Bowman
- Occupations
- Canadian football playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
John Bowman is an American former professional football defensive end who played 14 seasons for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is currently the defensive line coach for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning in 2009 and 2010 and was named a CFL All-Star twice and a Divisional All-Star nine times. Bowman is the Alouettes' all-time leader in sacks with 134 in his career.
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Kenwin Cummings
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Kenwin Cummings Jr. is an American former professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Wingate Bulldogs.
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Ken Goodman
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 79)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Kenneth Leigh Goodman is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He represented the 66th district. Goodman resigned from the legislature in 2019 to accept an appointment from Gov. Roy Cooper to serve on the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
General info
| Founded | 1896 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Faith, Knowledge, Service |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 531 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 E. Wilson Street Wingate, North Carolina, 28174-0159 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 7042338000 |