College statistics
- Address:
- 301 E. Wilson Street
Wingate, NC
28174 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.wingate.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $42,256
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $42,256
- Room and Board:
- $11,062
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $134,585,785
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Wingate is a private, not-for-profit four-year university located in the small town of Wingate, North Carolina, about 30 minutes southeast of Charlotte. It's a tight-knit community of about 3,322 students with a focus on arts and practical education. The campus has a suburban feel, and the school emphasizes personal attention and real-world experience over pure prestige.
Tuition runs $40,196 per year, with room and board adding another $10,676, bringing your total cost of attendance to $58,972 annually. That's the same whether you're in-state or out-of-state. The school has an endowment of about $44.3 million, which helps keep costs down compared to some peers, though it's still a significant investment for most families.
About 85% of applicants get in, so this isn't a highly selective school—it's built for students who want a supportive environment rather than a cutthroat one. The six-year graduation rate sits at 46.8%, which is lower than you'd hope and worth asking about during a visit. Wingate works best for students who need structure, mentorship, and a smaller setting to thrive, and who are looking for a practical education without the Ivy League price tag or competition.