North Carolina Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $49,974. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,114, middle-income families pay around $16,017, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,379.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $49,974 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,736 |
| Room and Board | $13,348 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,542 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,432 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,114 |
| $30–48k | $14,020 |
| $48–75k | $16,017 |
| $75–110k | $20,403 |
| $110k+ | $22,379 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $49,974. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,114, middle-income families pay around $16,017, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,379. Azimuth ranks North Carolina Wesleyan University #535 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry: net prices by income band are medians within those bands, so individual aid packages vary, and some families in each band pay more or less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,146; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,447, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of North Carolina Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $48,447, placing North Carolina Wesleyan University in the 9.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,448 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing North Carolina Wesleyan University in the 34.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks North Carolina Wesleyan University #1319 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects North Carolina Wesleyan University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 173 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,983, performing at 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 89 students with median 4-year earnings of $43,805, and Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $41,976 across 55 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's return profile and align with the regional labor market demand in the Rocky Mount area and broader North Carolina employment centers.
