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North Carolina Wesleyan College

North Carolina Wesleyan College

North Carolina Wesleyan College is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It was established in 1956, and is a four-year liberal arts college. The campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study. Students can choose from courses in environmental science, theater, sociology, mathematics, chemistry, and accounting, among others.

The athletics teams of North Carolina Wesleyan College are nicknamed the Battling Bishops. The college is a member of the USA South Athletic Conference and the NCAA Division III. The Battling Bishops participate in a number of sports including basketball, tennis, softball, and baseball. The college also has several student-run groups and organizations such as the Science Club, Alpha Phi Sigma, Music Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Cinematography Club.

Overview of North Carolina Wesleyan College

North Carolina Wesleyan College is located in Rocky Mount, NC (a small city). The school is a United Methodist school. North Carolina Wesleyan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

North Carolina Wesleyan College is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.

North Carolina Wesleyan College Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

North Carolina Wesleyan College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 1,583 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. North Carolina Wesleyan College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the USA South Atlantic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"North Carolina Wesleyan College prepares students for responsible participation in their communities, professional advancement, and lifelong learning. The College provides degree programs and other educational opportunities for residential, commuting and adult students. The liberal arts are the foundation of Wesleyan's curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, analytical reasoning, reading, writing, speaking, making informed ethical decisions, and using the new information technologies. Students choose from a variety of majors, all of which help prepare students for rewarding personal lives, good citizenship, and productive careers. The program Rocky Mount for residential and commuting students emphasizes small classes and individual attention. It also provides strong student support services and encourages student development through co-curricular activities. . . ."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Carolina Wesleyan College

North Carolina Wesleyan College
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
General Phone: (252) 985-5100
http://www.ncwc.edu

North Carolina Wesleyan College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management198business management, accounting
Security And Law Enforcement54criminal justice and administration
Computer Science And Engineering36computer and info science
Therapy And Counseling31psychology
Liberal Arts13English, history, sociology, political science
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8exercise science
Science5biology, chemistry
Conservation And Resource Management3environmental science
Mathematics1mathematics
Religion And Philosophy1religion
Medicine1pre-med
Hospitality0hospitality management
Education And Teaching0early childhood education, middle school teaching
Drama And Performing Arts0drama

Number of programs and degrees for North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree35120

Student Body

In 2007, North Carolina Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,583 students (1,317 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men65%
Women35%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black47%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1921%
20-2114%
22-249%
25-2911%
30-3412%
35-3911%
40-4914%
50-643%
65+0%

North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time43 %
Part-Time46 %

North Carolina Wesleyan College Room and Board (2007)

North Carolina Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 534 of its 1,317 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Rocky Mount, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,24988771%25128%
Men76552168%16431%
Women48436676%8724%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410520
SAT Math420550
SAT Writing400510
ACT Verbal1522
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1622

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT79%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT18%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

North Carolina Wesleyan College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,900
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,900
Room and board$ 7,100
Room charge$ 3,400
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,700
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
North Carolina Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295100)

North Carolina Wesleyan College Faculty

North Carolina Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1414
Non-tenured, but on tenure track137
Non-tenured and not on tenure track13

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$52,4691*
Associate professoracademic year11$47,4609$50,716
Assistant professoracademic year10$43,77110$44,920
Instructoracademic year2*3$35,731
All faculty totalacademic year27$46,14323$46,366

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

North Carolina Wesleyan College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballUSA South Atlantic Conference
BasketballUSA South Atlantic Conference
BaseballUSA South Atlantic Conference
TrackUSA South Atlantic Conference

North Carolina Wesleyan College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

North Carolina Wesleyan College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Carolina Wesleyan College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%North Carolina Wesleyan College % of degrees in business and management
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%North Carolina Wesleyan College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%North Carolina Wesleyan College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%North Carolina Wesleyan College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%North Carolina Wesleyan College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%North Carolina Wesleyan College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%North Carolina Wesleyan College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member

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