Introduction and Overview

Founded: 1896.

School Location: The main campus is located in Wingate, North Carolina, and there are also campuses in Hendersonville and Charlotte.

Student Size: There are about 3,400 students, of which 72% are pursuing undergraduate degrees and 28% are pursuing master's or doctoral degrees.

School Nature: Private University.

School Nickname: Bulldogs.

School Logo: Blue and gold are the representative colors.

History: In 1896, Wingate School, the predecessor of Wingate University, was established by the Baptist Association of Union County, North Carolina and Chesterfield County, South Carolina. In 1923, the school began to offer the first two years of bachelor's degree education and became Wingate Junior College. In 1952, Wingate Junior College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1977, the school became a four-year institution and was renamed Wingate College. In 1995, Wingate College was officially renamed Wingate University, and has continued to grow and develop since then, adding many graduate and professional courses. In 2007, the school began to separate from the North Carolina Baptist State Convention to gain greater autonomy. In 2009, the school officially became independent from the Baptist State Convention.

School Strength

Faculty: There are 185 full-time teachers and 168 part-time teachers, and 90% of full-time teachers have terminal degrees.

Academic Resources: The school's library provides rich paper and electronic resources to meet the research and learning needs of students and teachers. The school also has multiple academic research centers and institutions to support teachers and students in various research projects.

Professional Settings: 37 undergraduate majors, 9 preparatory majors, 42 minor majors, 5 dual degree programs, as well as 9 master's degree and 4 doctoral degree programs. Undergraduate majors include biology, psychology, sports science, criminal justice, sports management, etc.; master's degrees include accounting, business administration, education, etc.; doctoral degrees cover education, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

International exchange: The school's W'International program provides students with low-cost overseas study opportunities. About 53% of eligible juniors have the opportunity to study abroad through the program.

Nature of the institution: Private university with a Christian-Jewish tradition, but now covers beliefs from all religions and philosophies.

Educational philosophy: With the motto of "Faith, Knowledge, and Service", it is committed to combining classroom learning with extracurricular practice, providing students with a life-changing educational experience, cultivating students' professional skills, moral qualities and social responsibility, so that they can quickly adapt to society and succeed after graduation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The field of health sciences is the school's key development direction, including pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant research and other majors have strong strength and high rankings. For example, its School of Pharmacy offers a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree and has been nationally accredited by the American Pharmacy Education Accreditation Commission.

Key laboratories: Professional laboratories are set up in health science-related majors, such as pharmacy laboratories and physical therapy laboratories, to provide students with places for practical operation and research, and help students better master professional knowledge and skills.

Department settings:

Cannon College of Arts and Sciences: Covers many undergraduate majors in humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, providing students with a wide range of basic knowledge and liberal arts education.

Levin College of Health Sciences: Concentrates the school's majors in the field of health sciences, including pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, nursing and other majors, to cultivate professional talents in the health field.

Byram Business School: Provides business majors such as business administration and accounting, focusing on cultivating students' business thinking and practical ability.

Professional Research College: Including Thayer School of Education and School of Sports Science, focusing on professional training in the fields of education and sports science.

Ranking situation

U.S. News ranking: In the U.S. News ranking of southern regional universities, Wingate University has always maintained an upper-middle position. In the 2024 ranking, Wingate University ranked 371st among southern regional universities.

Other rankings: Among independent universities in North Carolina, Wingate University ranks first in social mobility.

Cost: The average annual tuition is about $31,120, but the school provides a variety of financial aid such as scholarships, grants and loans to help students reduce the financial burden.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: With more than 540 acres of campus, the campus facilities are complete, including dozens of teaching facilities, dormitories, academic buildings, gymnasiums, libraries, etc.

Campus life: There are more than 50 registered student organizations covering academic, cultural, sports, social and other aspects, such as fraternities, sororities, academic clubs, honor societies, service organizations, intramural sports activities and student governments. The school's sports program is also excellent, with 26 NCAA Division II sports programs.