School Notes Overview:
- Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private four-year co-educational institution of 2,129 students offering active learning opportunities through personalized instruction, world travel, faith nurturing, career discovery and community service. Wingate also offers extensive intercollegiate and intramural sports. The 365-acre residential campus is located 35 miles east of metropolitan Charlotte.
School Overview:
Wingate University
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| County | Union County, NC | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,397 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 49 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 290 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 393 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,129 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,164 students | |
| Tuition | $18,990 | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 29% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,486 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 63% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,750 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 80% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $90 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 49% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,509 | |
School Notes:
- Wingate University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music education, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of liberal studies, master of business administration, master of arts in education, master of arts in physical education, master of arts in teaching, master of physician assistant studies, doctor of pharmacy and doctorate in educational leadership.
- The Institution offers degree programs based on at least 60 semester credit hours or the equivalent at the associate level; at least 120 semester credit hours or the equivalent at the baccalaureate level; or at least 30 semester credit hours or the equivalent at the post-baccalaureate, graduate, or professional level. The institution provides a written justification and rationale for program equivalency.
- The Wingate University Academic Resource Center (ARC) is dedicated to helping students meet their academic goals. Within the ARC, students will find the offices of Academic Advising, the Wingate 101 program, disability services and the tutoring program. Students are encouraged to make use of the many services available through the ARC.
- The Writing Center at Wingate University strives to help students, faculty, staff, and alumni grow into better writers. The focus is on the individual writer and his or her needs; the goal is to encourage them to become “better, more confident writers” rather than simply producing “better writing.”
- Wingate University is located 35 miles east of Charlotte, N.C. off U.S. Highway 74. The University entrance is on the left, after the second stoplight, in the town of Wingate, N.C.
- Wingate is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/10/2009.
In the News:
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Wingate University to Host The MET-Rx World's Strongest Man 2011 (Business Wire)
posted on June 21, 2011 at 07:58:15 pm
WINGATE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wingate University to Host The MET-Rx World's Strongest Man 2011 Competition -
Strong man competition will be held at Wingate (The Charlotte Observer)
posted on June 21, 2011 at 04:12:33 am
There soon will be some very big men on the tiny campus of Wingate University. -
Shopping center owner gives land to three universities (News 14 Carolina)
posted on June 16, 2011 at 07:31:16 pm
There's a big surprise for three North Carolina universities. The owner of Park Road Shopping Center has given the property to Queens University of Charlotte, Wingate University and Wake Forest University to help fund scholarships. -
Clinton Recreation and Parks hires Brown as its new athletic director (Sampson Independent)
posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:39:21 am
Eric Brown is the new athletic director for the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department. He hails from Hamlet, which is in Richmond County. Brown attended Wingate University and majored in sports management there. -
Wingate University graduates local students (Florence Morning News)
posted on June 9, 2011 at 11:04:23 pm
WINGATE, NC -- Wingate University's 115th Commencement recognized several local students in the class of 2011.
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