Fast Facts


2024-25 Facts About NC Wesleyan University

About the Campus

  • Located in Rocky Mount, NC, on 200 beautiful acres
  • 8 Residence Halls, 16 Townhouses
  • Convenient to NC Beaches and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains

Vital Stats

  • Founded: 1956
  • President: Dr. Evan D. Duff
  • Profile: Private, Co-Educational, Liberal Arts, University
  • Church Affiliation: United Methodist Church

Student Profile

  • 1,345+ Students Enrolled
  • 26+ U.S. States Represented
  • 12% of International Students are from 37+ Different Countries (26% of Traditional, On-Campus Students are International)
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Student Life

  • 25+ Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Active Greek Life
  • Intramural Sports
  • ROTC
  • Enriching Religious Life
  • Bishop Gaming Association (BGA)
  • Fine Arts – Pep Band, Wesleyan Singers, Performing Arts
  • Pet-Friendly Housing
  • WesQuest- Co-Curricular Transcripts Program

Academics

    • 33 Undergraduate Degree Programs
    • 33 Minor Degree Programs
    • 6 Graduate Degree Programs
    • 4 Certificate Programs
    • 14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    • Top Majors:
      • Accounting
      • Business Administration
      • Computer Information Systems
      • Criminal Justice
      • Exercise Science
      • Leadership
      • Psychology
    • Robust Honors Program
    • First Year Experience
    • Tutoring & Counseling Services
    • The Writing Center
    • Student Success Center
    • Practical Skills Academy
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Degree & Career Planning
    • Study Abroad Opportunities
    • Co-curricular Transcripts (WesQuest)

Athletics

  • NCAA Division III
  • Member of USA South Athletic Conference
  • 18 Collegiate Sports Programs
  • Men’s Teams:
    • Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field
  • Women’s Teams:
    • Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
  • 2 Spirit Squads – Cheer & Dance Team