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North Carolina Wesleyan University

NC Wesleyan · Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States

North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private Methodist liberal arts institution in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Known for criminal justice, biomedical sciences, exercise science, business administration, and veteran education.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1956
Student Population
2,000+
International Ratio
8%
Academic Staff
130+
Location
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

NC Wesleyan features the School of Mathematics and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Social Sciences. Key facilities include the Thomas A. Betts Jr. Pavilion, Dunn Center for The Performing Arts, and the modern Health and Movement Science laboratories.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school transcripts (minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA) under holistic test-optional review. Graduate programs in criminal justice and strategic leadership require an accredited bachelor's degree with 2.75 GPA.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Evan D. Duff

President of North Carolina Wesleyan University
Office of the President

Dr. Evan D. Duff has served as President of NC Wesleyan since 2019, overseeing its transition from college to university and expanding healthcare and graduate d...

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Dr. Brent Dozier

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science
School of Mathematics and Sciences

Dr. Brent Dozier conducts research in applied statistical modeling, mathematical pedagogy, and undergraduate STEM curriculum design....

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Dr. Carl R. Lewis

Professor of Criminal Justice
School of Social Sciences

Dr. Carl Lewis is an expert in juvenile justice reform, criminal law jurisprudence, forensic investigative methodologies, and community policing paradigms....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with North Carolina Wesleyan University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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