2. Quick Facts Residential PRIVATE school Located in Wingate, NC 3,002 students attend (2,009 are undergrads) 81% acceptance rate Diversity: 61.8% White,14.6% Black, 2.7% Asian, 2.7% Mixed, 2.3% Hispanic, 15.4% other

3. A DMISSION R EQUIREMENTS GPA & Standardized tests High school diploma 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language College prep course (recommended) SAT or ACT Essay and Recommendation Letter Consider: rigor of secondary school, class rank, extracurricular activities, talents, and character $30 application fee No Early Action or Early Decision offered Can only submit application electronically

4. What Scores Do I Need? ACT: desire 23 19 or higher is okay 24 or higher is good 16 or lower is a REACH SAT: 1495 (avg) 1340 or lower is a REACH desire: reading 500 (min 390) math 520 (min 410) writing 490 (min 380) GPA: 3.25 weighted (avg) 3.25 or higher is good

5.  Accepts AP Credit and Dual enrollment  Denies Credits for Life Experiences  All Scores Accepted (that Knightdale Offers): - Biology: 3,4,5 - Chemistry 3, 4, 5 - English Language/Comp 4, 5 - English Lit/Comp 4, 5 - Environmental Science 3, 4, 5 - Government and Politics: 3, 4, 5 - Human Geography: 4, 5 - Calc AB: 3, 4, 5 - Calc BC: 3, 4, 5 - Physics B: 3, 4, 5 - Psych: 3, 4, 5 - Statistics: 3, 4, 5 - US History: 3, 4, 5 - World History: 3, 4, 5

6. Academics Schools: College of Arts and Sciences School of Business School of Sport Sciences School of Education School of Pharmacy Known for Education, Business and Managements programs 40 Majors for Undergraduates: most popular are in Education, Pharmacy, Management, Business, and Occupational Therapy DOES NOT OFFER ROTC! http://www.wingate.edu/academics/major s-and-programs/undergraduate http://www.wingate.edu/academics/major s-and-programs/undergraduate Offers 4 Bachelor Degrees: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Education

7.  Research  WiRE: Wingate Reading Experience (with faculty)  Lyceum: required to attend 40 cultural events to promote diversity - Events are classified as: Faith/Character Fine Arts Academic Personal/Professional Growth Electives

8. Is there an Honors Program?  At the end of the 1 st semester, students self-nominate or are nominated by professors. If the nomination is accepted, the student will be interviewed. In the spring, all scholars are announced.  In sophomore year, choose University Honors, Chemistry, Biology, or Nursing  What you do: Interact with each other in 1 hour interdisciplinary honors seminar, must have honors thesis or research project in junior and/or senior year, and 3 additional specifically designed courses for that honor student  Opportunities: Encouraged to participate in at least 1 summer research grant with faculty mentor, be invited to become a member of one general and one discipline specific honors society, and present research at the Wingate undergrad research symposium and at least one regional conference  Benefits: student lounge in Burris Hall for Honors Program use,, connect with upper class Honor Mentors and participate in special social opportunities, and meet with University administrators to enhance the educational environment

9.  You can study abroad: W’International - Must take a one hour seminar once a week for one semester then study abroad for 10 days with faculty member - get 2 credit hours - financial aid is available  Coed school ranked 10 th “best value” in South by US News and World Report  Supports over 3,000 students on 3 campuses in Wingate, Charlotte, and Hendersonville  Won South Atlantic Conference Echols Athletic Excellence Award 8 years straight  Has 22 athletic teams that compete

10. How Much Is Tuition? Tuition: NO IN STATE DISCOUNT Total: $36,390 annually Tuition: $23,620 Fees: $1,420 Room/Board: $9,950 Books: $1,400

11.  Wingate offers merit and need based scholarships  Federal, State, and Institutional Aid is offered through FASFA  FAFSA provides grants and loan s to eligible applicants (need based) FAFSA application: Use Wingate code Minimum Eligibility: valid social security number and high school diploma (or GED)

12. W HAT S CHOLARSHIPS D OES W INGATE O FFER ? Academic Scholarships: renewable for 8 semesters, only get ONE 1. Irwin Belk Scholarships: MOST COMPETITIVE - top 10% of high school class, 4.2 weighted GPA, SAT score was 1950 or higher or ACT was 30 or higher, must enroll full-time and achieve GPA OF 3.0, LIMITED - $14,000 2. Trustee Scholarships: - 4.2 weighted GPA, enroll full- time and maintain satisfactory progress - freshman only -$7,000

13. Does Wingate Have On Campus Housing?  Living on campus is required all 4 years unless you are married, a parent, over 23 years old, or living in principle residence of parents  You can request roommates and you can move (questionnaire is completed to pair up roommates)  You can have a vehicle on campus, but you need a parking pass  80% of all students live on campus  First years have to live in the Cannon, Alumni, and JM Smith Residence Halls  Sophomores and Upper Classmen can choose to live in an apartment or suite style residential area on campus: South Village, Watson Village, and Helms Residence Hall

14. Cannon Residence Hall 2-person and 3-person rooms Helms: Suite with 4 rooms and 2 persons to each room JM Smith 2 person rooms Alumni: 2 person and 4 person rooms

15. Factors to Consider No ROTC Student retention: 71% (above NC avg) Student graduation: 55% (below NC avg) Student to faculty: 14:1 Options of Part-time employment on campus For those who work, there are evening and weekend studies SAFETY IS RANKED D! Forcible sex offenses, illegal weapons possession, grand theft auto, burglary, aggravated assault, and liquor law violations

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