North Carolina Wesleyan University offers a best-in-class value and a personally tailored private higher education experience.  We invest in each and every student we accept by providing individualized awards, scholarships and grants. As one of the most affordable private colleges in NC, Wesleyan is YOUR hometown University that is Personal, Practical, and Purpose-Driven.

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First-year students, review admission requirements, deadlines, estimated costs and more for day-time classes at North Carolina Wesleyan University.

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Adult learners, explore our accelerated 8-week, hybrid and online classes. Choose from 300+ courses and 10 campuses.

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Transferring? We offer a simple transfer process to make your transition to Wesleyan as easy as possible.

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With a very diverse student body, NCWU has over 170 international students from 40+ countries who call NC Wesleyan home.

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Take the next steps! Explore our affordable graduate programs, review application procedure and apply online.

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Discover what it’s like to study and live at North Carolina Wesleyan University, one of the safest colleges in North Carolina. Schedule a student-led tour of our main Rocky Mount campus and experience for yourself the family atmosphere at North Carolina Wesleyan University.

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Most affordable private, nonprofit university and among Top 10 overall most affordable colleges in NC

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Traditional program students are eligible for financial assistance

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tue11nov10:00 amVeterans Day Salute

fri14nov(nov 14)10:00 amthu29jan(jan 29)5:00 pmLife and Art of Charles M. Schulz ExhibitMims Gallery Art Exhibit

fri14nov6:00 pmfri8:00 pmLighting of Wesleyan 2025FREE community event

thu20nov7:30 pmUltimate Elvis ChristmasLive @ The Dunn Center

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fri14nov(nov 14)10:00 amthu29jan(jan 29)5:00 pmLife and Art of Charles M. Schulz ExhibitMims Gallery Art Exhibit

fri05dec7:30 pm1964 The TributeLive @ The Dunn Center

tue16dec7:30 pmHave Yourself a Swingin' Little Christmasby Tar River Swing Band

thu18dec6:00 pm"A Charlie Brown Christmas" ProductionRMA Production- "Eagle Style"

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