Provided by Wingate University

Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution offering 40 undergraduate majors in arts and sciences, business, education, fine arts, music and sport sciences. Students also can earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Doctor of Education degree, masters degrees in education, business and physician assistant studies, or pursue pre-professional programs in pharmacy, veterinary science, medicine, law, ministry and more.

For adults, Wingate University offers convenient evening programs in Matthews to help them complete their bachelor’s degree or earn a master’s degree in business or education.

The ideal size of Wingate University (2,129 students) provides a supportive environment with small classes and personal attention from professors who know their students by name. A majority of students live on campus in dorms and fully-equipped apartments which add to the community atmosphere. Wingate brings education to life as students explore their faith and serve the community through 42 student-run clubs and organizations.

Students also gain real life experience through internship opportunities and research partnerships. Many upperclassmen take advantage of study-abroad programs at little additional cost.

Athletics is also an important part of the Wingate experience. One third of Wingate students compete in 17 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports and even more participate in an extensive intramural program.

Finally, Wingate University believes that no student should be denied an education because of expenses. To bring the Wingate experience within a family’s budget, the university awards scholarships based on academic merit, athletics, music, church and community involvement. Scholarships for transfer students are also available as well as a variety of federal grants and loans.