Wingate University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4152 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1164 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1091 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1101 of 1,911 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,510
- Graduates
- 886
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 83% | 88% |
| Applicants | 20,292 | 7,386 | 12,777 |
| Admissions | 17,482 | 6,126 | 11,255 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 827 | 342 | 485 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
956 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
209 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
126 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wingate University are 980-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wingate University are 18-24 (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 | 1712 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 705 (21%) |
| Two or more races | 262 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 253 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 222 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 140 (4%) |
| Asian | 85 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wingate University is $18,823 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 | $15,847 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,281 |
| $48-75K | $17,509 |
| $75-110K | $21,037 |
| $110K+ | $22,526 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,706 | $12,330 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,706 | $12,330 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,706 | $12,330 |
| Fee in-district | $100 | |
| Fee in-state | $100 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,100 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,280 |
| Room charge | $6,770 |
| Meal charge | $3,444 |
Wingate University majors
Wingate University has granted 515 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 128 master's across 6 programs, and 171 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wingate University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 80 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | 31 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 28 | |
| Physician Assistant | 53 | ||
| Psychology, General | 51 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 40 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Human Services, General | 36 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | 13 | |
| Finance, General | 32 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 32 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 25 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 15 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 11 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | ||
| Sports Communication | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 515 | 128 | 171 |
Wingate University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 52% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wingate University has published 1,068 scientific papers with 12,218 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Chemistry, Computer Science, Sociology, and Nursing.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 9 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 | 30 |
| 2003 | 3 | 24 |
| 2004 | 8 | 29 |
| 2005 | 9 | 28 |
| 2006 | 12 | 76 |
| 2007 | 18 | 136 |
| 2008 | 18 | 188 |
| 2009 | 22 | 193 |
| 2010 | 25 | 220 |
| 2011 | 40 | 311 |
| 2012 | 46 | 327 |
| 2013 | 42 | 389 |
| 2014 | 49 | 411 |
| 2015 | 40 | 534 |
| 2016 | 72 | 572 |
| 2017 | 77 | 579 |
| 2018 | 89 | 661 |
| 2019 | 99 | 772 |
| 2020 | 79 | 1251 |
| 2021 | 70 | 1630 |
| 2022 | 65 | 1767 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1822 |
Notable alumni
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Jesse Helms
- Occupations
- politicianbankermilitary officerexecutivejournalist
- Biography
-
Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. was an American politician. A leader in the conservative movement, he served as a senator from North Carolina 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.
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Todd Grisham
- Occupations
- sports commentatortelevision presenter
- 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 head baseball coach of the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. Martin is the all-time most successful coach in NCAA Division I college baseball. Upon the completion of his career, Martin had compiled a record of 2,029 wins, 736 losses and four ties over 40 seasons of collegiate coaching.
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Rohit Gupta
- Born in
-
India - Occupations
- film producerfilm director
- Biography
-
Rohit Gupta is a film director, film 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 a former English footballer and current scout for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
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John Bowman
- Occupations
- player of American footballCanadian football player
- Biography
-
John Bowman is the defensive line coach for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He formerly played as a defensive end for 14 seasons with the Montreal Alouettes. 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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David Jones
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
David Jones is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Wingate University and was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.
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Kenwin Cummings
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Kenwin Cummings Jr. is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Wingate University.
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Ken Goodman
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 77)
- 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 | 588 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 E. Wilson Street Wingate, North Carolina, 28174-0159 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 7042338000 |