North Carolina Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Rocky Mount, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,417
- Admitted
- 1,884
- Yield
- 13.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, North Carolina Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has risen from 53.3% in 2014–15 to 77.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,683 to 2,417 (-10%) over that period.
Its 77.9% rate makes North Carolina Wesleyan University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84% for women vs 75.4% for men, a 8.6-point gap). North Carolina Wesleyan University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,683 | 1,429 | 53.3% | 314 |
| 2015–16 | 3,102 | 1,720 | 55.4% | 320 |
| 2016–17 | 4,038 | 2,486 | 61.6% | 307 |
| 2017–18 | 3,068 | 1,625 | 53% | 355 |
| 2018–19 | 3,136 | 1,969 | 62.8% | 379 |
| 2019–20 | 3,171 | 1,975 | 62.3% | 286 |
| 2020–21 | 3,358 | 1,598 | 47.6% | 259 |
| 2021–22 | 2,220 | 622 | 28% | 193 |
| 2022–23 | 2,379 | 1,628 | 68.4% | 249 |
| 2023–24 | 2,417 | 1,884 | 77.9% | 250 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 719 | 604 | 84% |
| Men | 1,698 | 1,280 | 75.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How North Carolina Wesleyan compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
North Carolina Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 77.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,884 admitted of 2,417 applicants).
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University test optional?
North Carolina Wesleyan University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to North Carolina Wesleyan University?
North Carolina Wesleyan University received 2,417 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,884.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
North Carolina Wesleyan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.3% in 2014–15 to 77.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ncwc.edu/.