The student-faculty ratio at Wingate University is 16:1, and the school has 40.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Wingate University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
16:1
Total faculty
197 full time
151 part time
Minority
9% full time
12% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
86%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4958.1%
Classes with fewer than 20 students40.8%
50 or more1.1%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
72%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
45%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
53%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
56%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
0
Post-master's certificates
57
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
82
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
86
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Appalachian State University
Brenau University
Coker College
Eastern Michigan University
Gardner-Webb University
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
-
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Patrik Bass, senior editor, Essence magazine, Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor, New York Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, Edward Walker, designer, Trading Spaces
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
always
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 15%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 13%
Public Administration and Social Service Professions 12%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 11%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 10%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,300
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Education
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Administration and Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Computer Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General
Youth Services/Administration
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies, General
Pre-Law Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Women's Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Music, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Finance, General
Management Science
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
BS/Pharm D
BS/MASM
BS/MAEd
PharmD / MBA
Student participation in special study options
Teacher certificate program
Study abroad
Internships
Independent study
Honors program
Student participation in special academic programs
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
11
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
personal
psychological
religious
Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
No
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
0%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Belgium
Canada
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Honduras
Ireland
Italy
New Zealand
South Korea
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Greater Charlotte Consortium
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
