Rhett Brown President | Wingate University
Rhett Brown President | Wingate University
Data shows that students paid $40,806 on average to attend Wingate University courses at the time, $636 more than the previous school year.
For comparison, North Carolina universities charge students an annual average of $10,757 per year.
At the time, a total of $28.3 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $3.3 million.
Currently, there are 2,510 students enrolled in Wingate University.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate University | 778 | $28,339,716 | $36,426 | 461 | $3,317,536 | $7,196 |
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