Accolades for NC Wesleyan University
Our achievements reflect NC Wesleyan University’s commitment to transformative education. From dynamic, hands-on learning experiences to a vibrant campus community, we continually strive to enrich every student’s journey.
Major media outlets and respected college ranking organizations consistently recognize NCWU for academic excellence—featured by Forbes Advisor, U.S. News & World Report, and more. Explore our college rankings to see what leading voices say about the value of an NCWU education.
U.S. News and World Report
NC Wesleyan University is proud to announce its top accolades in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings, maintaining its strong standing among Regional Colleges in the South. NCWU also saw improvements in key categories including it’s highest position in more than ten years.
• #33 in Regional Colleges South (tie)
• #14 in Best Value Schools
• #9 in Best Colleges for Veterans
* #39 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
Social Mobility category for enrolling and graduating large numbers of first-generation and Pell Grant students.
• #41 in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs (tie)
• Best Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) 2024
