North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, North Carolina · Private
North Carolina Wesleyan University admitted 78% of 2,417 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 39% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
North Carolina Wesleyan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and North Carolina Wesleyan University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check North Carolina Wesleyan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $50,830 a year. After grants, students paid $19,111 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is North Carolina Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate?
North Carolina Wesleyan University admitted 78% of applicants: 1,884 of 2,417 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is North Carolina Wesleyan University’s application deadline?
North Carolina Wesleyan University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is North Carolina Wesleyan University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and North Carolina Wesleyan University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does North Carolina Wesleyan University have supplemental essays?
No. North Carolina Wesleyan University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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