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Wingate University is found in Wingate, North Carolina. 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 Master's degree at the school.
Wingate University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in science, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to Wingate University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 1,633 in 2005 at Wingate University.
Full-time students are the norm 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
Admissions Phone: (704) 233-8200
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 233-8209
http://www.wingate.edu
Wingate University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 58 | marketing, business management, accounting, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, social science teaching, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | general studies, sociology, English, history, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, economics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 34 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Media | 30 | communication studies |
| Science | 23 | biology, environmental biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | human services |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Wingate University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 247 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 2 |
In 2005, Wingate University had a total enrollment of 1,633 students (1,547 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 54% |
| South Carolina | 7% |
| New York | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Wingate University offers campus housing for 1,116 of its 1,547 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,247 | 1,050 | 84% | 371 | 35% |
| Men | 629 | 516 | 82% | 188 | 36% |
| Women | 618 | 534 | 86% | 183 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 233-8200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,850 |
| Room and board | $ 6,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Wingate University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 233-8209
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | 3 | $74,838 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $71,167 | 5 | $68,140 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $77,564 | 6 | $74,240 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $50,038 | 8 | $50,620 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $45,754 | 8 | $42,221 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $42,512 | 15 | $42,111 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $30,829 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $45,760 | 36 | $42,459 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 99 | 259 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 72 | 120 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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