315 East Wilson Street
Wingate, N.C. 28174

Wingate University is a four-year private university located in Wingate, North Carolina offering a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs. Undergraduate programs are offered in areas such as arts and sciences, business, education and sports sciences, with majors ranging from environmental biology to public relations to sports management. Wingate University also includes the School of Graduate and Adult Education, providing non-traditional students with convenient class schedules and several degree programs.

Wingate University was founded in 1896. The University consist of a roughly 425-acre scenic campus with more than 33 state-of-the-art facilities. Some facilities include the Ethel K. Smith Library, offering a print collection of over 100,000 volumes as well as the George A Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center. This massive facility includes an art gallery, recital hall, music center and theatre, which seats more than 550 people.

Wingate University offers numerous extra curricular actives for students with more than 40 clubs and organizations available as well as more than 16 varsity sports teams. Some clubs student can take advantage of include the International Club, the Christian Student Union, the Biology Club and more. Sports programs offered for both men and women include golf, volley ball, football, basketball, lacrosse and more. Over 50 percent of Wingate University students reportedly participate in intercollegiate or intramural sports. Wingate's award winning Athletics Department is a member of the NCAA Division II.

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Students can also enjoy off campus actives and attractions in the town of Wingate as well which offers numerous cultural and recreational activities. Wingate University is also less than an hour away from the major city of Charlotte, North Carolina and not far from North Carolina beaches.

Wingate University was voted a "Best Southeastern College" by "The Princeton Review" and ranks in the "fourth tier among liberal arts colleges" according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges of 2008."

Wingate University offers more than 39 undergraduate majors and offers students a low student to teach ratio.

Wingate University also offers numerous scholarships and grants for students to take advantage of including athletic scholarships, academic scholarships, church related scholarships and more.

At Wingate, students can take advantage of expert faculty with 90% of Professors having their Ph.D. in their respective field.

Wingate University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Wingate University offers a diverse semester-abroad international study and travel programs with more than 40 global destinations.

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