10-yr median earnings
$45,873
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Rocky Mount, North Carolina
North Carolina Wesleyan University
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $45,873
- 10-yr median earnings
- 80.2%
- Acceptance rate
- $17,432
- Avg net price / yr
- 41.3%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
North Carolina Wesleyan University pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 37%
- former-student earnings, US
- 80.2%
- acceptance rate
- 41.3%
- 150%-time completion
- +18%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: Bacc: Diverse
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this North Carolina Wesleyan University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
F
College Value Score
37/100
North Carolina Wesleyan University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings C+
$45,873
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$17,432
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
41.3%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$25,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment F
46.5%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
58.5%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$17,432
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
41.3%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 41.3%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - North Carolina Wesleyan University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How North Carolina Wesleyan University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
North Carolina Wesleyan University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$45,873 Top 37% higher than 63% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | North Carolina Wesleyan University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $45,873 | #1897 of 5103 | 63rd |
| Average net price | $17,432 | #2570 of 5020 | 49th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 41.3% | #3584 of 4858 | 26th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,214 | #1984 of 5462 | 64th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
1,214
Undergraduate enrollment
80.2%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
41.3%
150%-time completion
$45,873
10-yr median earnings
58.5%
First-year retention
How North Carolina Wesleyan University ranks in North Carolina
State rank among 147 reporting North Carolina colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | North Carolina Wesleyan University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $45,873 | #33 of 147 | 78th |
| Average net price | $17,432 | #91 of 146 | 38th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 41.3% | #99 of 142 | 30th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,214 | #71 of 153 | 54th |
Highest former-student earnings in North Carolina
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | $97,800 | $29,612 |
| 2 | Chamberlain University-North Carolina | $92,405 | $38,436 |
| 3 | Davidson College | $81,400 | $17,379 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University | $78,158 | $28,719 |
| 5 | Elon University | $74,545 | $41,555 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $72,200 | $11,655 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $68,758 | $17,303 |
| 8 | Carolinas College of Health Sciences | $64,624 | - |
| 9 | Galen Health Institutes-Asheville | $61,480 | $28,602 |
| 10 | High Point University | $61,389 | $38,707 |
| 11 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | $58,708 | $17,618 |
| 12 | Queens University of Charlotte | $57,673 | $30,857 |
| 33 | North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityThis school | $45,873 | $17,432 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 80.2% |
| ACT Average | 18 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$16,114 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$14,020 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$16,017 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$22,379 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at North Carolina Wesleyan University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $35,736 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,736 |
| Average Net Price | $17,432 |
49.8%
Pell Grant Rate
63.9%
Federal Loan Rate
$25,000
Median Debt
$265/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at North Carolina Wesleyan University swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $13,540 to $21,365 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as -7.0%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$13,540
Highest year
$21,365
Most recent (2023)
$18,165
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $19,5322023 · $18,165
Over the same years, enrollment went -27.0% (1,602 → 1,169 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
White 20.4%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
International 14.2%
Student body at a glance
60.6%
Female
46.8%
First Generation
Outcomes
58.5%
Retention Rate
$38,939
Median Earnings (6yr)
61.9%
Earning Over $25K
46.5%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 41.3% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 58.5% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $38,939 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $45,873 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 61.9% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 46.5% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $25,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $265/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | 420 | $47,871 | $53,598 | $22,819 |
| Master's | 1 | 18 | $59,779 | $59,779 | - |
Top programs at North Carolina Wesleyan University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$59,779 median earnings
- Computer and Information S…
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$53,598 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$53,327 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$50,983 median earnings
- Teacher Education and Prof…
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$50,733 median earnings
- Marketing
Marketing
$49,827 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$43,805 median earnings
- Psychology, General
Psychology, General
$41,976 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | 18 | $59,779 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 33 | $53,598 | $20,834 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 30 | $53,327 | $20,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 173 | $50,983 | $23,059 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 8 | $50,733 | - |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | 12 | $49,827 | $21,185 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | 89 | $43,805 | $25,833 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 55 | $41,976 | $26,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's | 4 | $38,717 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 16 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University? ▼
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The acceptance rate is 80.2%. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,214 students.
How much do North Carolina Wesleyan University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at North Carolina Wesleyan University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $45,873 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $38,939.
How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University cost? ▼
The average net price at North Carolina Wesleyan University is $17,432. In-state tuition is $35,736 and out-of-state tuition is $35,736. Median student debt at graduation is $25,000.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University? ▼
North Carolina Wesleyan University has a 41.3% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 58.5%.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at North Carolina Wesleyan University is $25,000, while former students earn a median of $45,873 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 54% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 46.5% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $265.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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