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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.
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.
North Carolina Wesleyan College is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
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.
North Carolina Wesleyan College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
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.
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.
North Carolina Wesleyan College
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
General Phone: (252) 985-5100
http://www.ncwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 198 | business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 31 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | English, history, sociology, political science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 351 | 20 |
In 2007, North Carolina Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,583 students (1,317 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,249 | 887 | 71% | 251 | 28% |
| Men | 765 | 521 | 68% | 164 | 31% |
| Women | 484 | 366 | 76% | 87 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $52,469 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $47,460 | 9 | $50,716 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $43,771 | 10 | $44,920 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $35,731 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $46,143 | 23 | $46,366 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | USA South Atlantic Conference |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Carolina Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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