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Wingate University is a liberal arts university located in Wingate, North Carolina. The North Carolina Baptist Association established it as Wingate College in 1896. It became a four-year college in 1977. The university offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, including communications, business management, elementary education, and marketing. The main campus is spread across an area of 400 acres.
Wingate University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams, which compete in 17 NCAA Division II sports. The official mascot of Wingate University is the Bulldog. The teams participate in sports like baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, football, volleyball and tennis.
Wingate University is found in Wingate, NC. Wingate is a town not far from a more urbanized area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Wingate University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
Wingate University is known for its programs in medicine, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
Students numbered 2,041 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Wingate University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Wingate University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the South Atlantic Conference. Wingate University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical, and productive citizens at home and abroad. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the University seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Knowledge, Faith, and Service."
More complete details are provided below.
Wingate University
220 North Camden Road
Wingate, NC 28174-0157
General Phone: (704) 233-8000
http://www.wingate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 85 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, teacher education and development, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 78 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting |
| Medicine | 61 | pharmacy |
| Liberal Arts | 52 | general studies, sociology, history, English, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 34 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Science | 31 | biology, chemistry, environmental biology |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | human services |
| Music | 8 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Wingate University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 278 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 79 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 61 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wingate University had a total enrollment of 2,041 students (2,001 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 72% |
| South Carolina | 7% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Wingate University offers campus housing for 1,174 of its 2,001 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wingate, 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 26 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,897 | 2,151 | 55% | 432 | 20% |
| Men | 1,871 | 1,033 | 55% | 209 | 20% |
| Women | 2,026 | 1,118 | 55% | 223 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,350 |
| Room and board | $ 7,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Wingate University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $99,301 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $84,115 | 11 | $83,130 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $91,751 | 15 | $84,089 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $57,864 | 6 | $59,621 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $50,896 | 10 | $49,747 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,658 | 19 | $42,946 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $34,673 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $52,622 | 39 | $46,407 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 158 | 93 | 251 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 67 | 123 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wingate University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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