Wingate University

What Wingate University does

Wingate University is an independent, nonprofit private university founded in 1896 and headquartered in Wingate, North Carolina, near Charlotte. It serves traditional undergraduate residential students, graduate and doctoral students across health science and professional disciplines, transfer students from community colleges, adult learners through fully online completion programs, international students, and student-athletes competing in 28 NCAA Division II sports across 25 sponsored programs. The university delivers its academic portfolio through 37 undergraduate majors, 42 minors, 9 pre-professional tracks, and 5 dual-degree options, with doctoral programs in pharmacy (PharmD), physical therapy (DPT), occupational therapy (OTD), and educational leadership, plus master's degrees in physician assistant studies, public health, social work, business administration, education, sport management, and clinical mental health counseling. A signature feature is the Advantage Programs suite, which guarantees undergraduate students admission pathways into seven graduate health science programs.

The university runs on a tuition-and-auxiliary revenue model with residential room and board, supplemented by annual giving and planned giving programs operated through an Office of Advancement. Distribution is hybrid: territory-based admissions counselors serve prospects in defined geographies; the Common Application, rolling admissions with a two-week decision turnaround, and partnerships with community colleges (Gateway program), Union County Public Schools (UCPS Teach pathway), and Cone Health and FirstHealth Moore Hospital – Richmond expand the recruitment and clinical pipeline. Student-facing technology is delivered through a stack of third-party SaaS platforms including Canvas for learning management, Workday for student financials, HR, and onboarding, StarRez and PawPortal for housing, Medicat for health records, Handshake for career services, GiveCampus for crowdfunding, and Microsoft 365 plus Zoom for communication. The One Day, One Dog annual 24-hour giving campaign on GiveCampus raised $572,141 from 1,307 gifts in 2025, and the university holds SACSCOC institutional accreditation plus ACPE, CAPTE, ACOTE, and ARC-PA programmatic accreditations.

Name

Wingate University

Legal name

Wingate University

Website

https://wingate.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wingate University is an independent private university near Charlotte, NC, founded in 1896, offering 37 undergraduate majors, doctoral and graduate health science programs, and NCAA Division II athletics to residential, online, and transfer students across the Carolinas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate degrees
• Health science education
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Wingate

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition charges based on credit hours, plus program fees, course fees, and technology fees. Health insurance charges where applicable. International student processing fees and NC state tax on meal plans.
2. Room and Board: Residential housing charges billed through University housing assignments, plus mandatory meal plans for undergraduate residential students. Graduate housing available.
3. Annual Giving and Donations: The Wingate Fund provides unrestricted dollars supporting greatest needs. One Day, One Dog annual giving day raised $572,141 in 2025 with a goal of $700,000. Society of 1896 requires $1,000 annual gifts.
4. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: Charitable estate gifts including bequests, gifts of life insurance, charitable gift annuities, and charitable annuity trusts managed through the Office of Planned Giving
5. Crowdfunding: GiveCampus platform enables campus community fundraising for innovative projects, service trips, scholarships. Projects keep 100% of funds raised with no fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wingate University is a private nonprofit higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 37 majors and 42 minors, including doctoral programs in Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Leadership, and master's degrees in fields such as Business Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Sport Management, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The university generates revenue primarily from tuition, room and board, and philanthropic donations, while also delivering fully online degree completion programs for adult learners through its Wingate Online division.

Product overview

Wingate University is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio structured around undergraduate majors/minors, graduate/professional degree programs, and online/distance learning. The academic portfolio includes 37 undergraduate majors and 42 minors alongside doctoral programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Educational Leadership; master's degrees spanning Business Administration, Accounting, Education, Public Health, Social Work, Sport Management, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling; and professional programs in Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Studies. The institution operates integrated technology platforms including Canvas LMS for learning management, Workday for enterprise resource planning (student financials, HR, onboarding), WUSync for campus involvement tracking, Handshake for career services, and GiveCampus for alumni fundraising. Student-facing digital products include the Wingate Mobile App, PawPortal (housing/meal plan management), and Medicat (health records). The university runs signature programs such as Advantage Programs (accelerated health profession pathways), the Honors College, Wellspring Symposium (research showcase), W'International (study abroad), and One Day, One Dog (annual giving campaign). Wingate Online extends adult bachelor's and graduate programs through asynchronous online delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate degree programs offering 37 majors and 42 minors across disciplines including business, health sciences, liberal arts, and professional programs with pre-professional tracks. Designed for traditional first-year students entering from high school as well as transfer and adult learners.
• Graduate Programs Graduate degree offerings including doctoral programs (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Leadership), master's degrees (MBA, Accounting, Education, Public Health, Social Work, Sport Management, Clinical Mental Health Counseling), and professional degrees (Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Medical Science). For students seeking advanced degrees in healthcare and professional fields.
• Wingate Online Online degree completion platform offering adult bachelor's degrees (Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Science) and graduate programs delivered fully online with evening and asynchronous class options for working professionals.
• Advantage Programs Accelerated pathway programs providing guaranteed admission from undergraduate study to graduate health professions programs including Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Nursing, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For undergraduate students seeking streamlined graduate admission.
• Honors College Enhanced academic program for high-achieving undergraduate students offering specialized curriculum, research opportunities, and exclusive programming within the broader university structure.
• W'International Study Abroad Study abroad and international immersion programs including semester exchanges, short-term faculty-led trips, service learning abroad, and scholarship opportunities for global learning experiences. For undergraduate and graduate students seeking international education.
• Wellspring Symposium Annual campus-wide research symposium showcasing undergraduate and graduate student research, creative works, and scholarly projects across all disciplines.
• BASE Program Bridge program supporting first-year students with intensive academic support, early move-in, and structured transition assistance for successful college completion. For incoming first-year students needing additional academic preparation.
• The Collaborative for the Common Good Community engagement initiative combining service learning, community garden, farmer's market, and economic information center to connect university resources with regional community needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates earn 7% more than average NC college graduate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cone HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWingate's Master of Public Health program forged collaboration with Cone Health to make it easier for health professionals to earn an MPH degree at Wingate. This partnership provides continuing education pathways for Cone Health employees while expanding Wingate's graduate enrollment.
• FirstHealth Moore Hospital – RichmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership providing nursing students with clinical placement opportunities at FirstHealth Moore Hospital – Richmond. The partnership supports the nursing program's expansion from 69 to 80 students and was enhanced with a $15,000 clinical partnership grant.
• GiveCampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationGiveCampus is the official crowdfunding platform for Wingate University. The platform enables campus community fundraising for innovative projects, service trips, and scholarships with 100% of funds raised going to projects (no fees). Used for One Day, One Dog annual giving day.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationHandshake is the primary career platform for Wingate students and alumni to access job postings, internships, and career fair opportunities. Provides free career services access for alumni.
• Union County Public Schools (UCPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUCPS pathway partnership enables high school students to complete teacher education coursework as part of Teach UCPS program, creating direct pathway for future teachers while addressing regional teacher shortages.
• First Generation College Student ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWayfind program provides mentorship and support specifically designed for first-generation college students, with dedicated mentors and application support. Addresses the 41% of Wingate students who are first in their family to graduate.
• Community College PartnershipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGateway program facilitates seamless transfer pathways from community colleges to Wingate University, supporting the 281 currently enrolled transfer students including the largest transfer cohort of 118 students.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Barton College: Small private NC college in Wilson with NCAA Division II athletics and primarily undergraduate programs. Comparable on scale, regional private positioning, and tuition-led nonprofit economics.
• Catawba College: Private NC liberal arts college in Salisbury with NCAA Division II athletics and a residential undergraduate focus. Comparable on private-NC positioning and small-university tuition economics.
• Campbell University: Private NC university with a similarly strong health sciences portfolio including PharmD and PA programs, plus NCAA Division I athletics. Comparable on healthcare specialization and independent private structure, though larger in scale.
• Queens University of Charlotte: Independent private university in Charlotte, NC serving a similar student demographic with undergraduate, graduate, and select health programs. Directly comparable on geography, scale, mission, and tuition-led nonprofit model.
• Belmont Abbey College: Small private Catholic college in Belmont, NC near Charlotte with NCAA Division II athletics and broad undergraduate programs. Comparable on regional private scale and tuition-led revenue model, with a faith-affiliated overlay.
• Gardner-Webb University: Private Baptist university in Boiling Springs, NC with comparable enrollment scale, NCAA Division II athletics, and broad undergraduate/graduate portfolio. Closely comparable on regional private-university positioning and tuition reliance.
• Pfeiffer University: Small private NC university near Charlotte offering undergraduate and graduate programs with NCAA Division II athletics. Directly comparable on scale, tuition model, and regional private positioning.
• Mars Hill University: Small private NC university affiliated with the Baptist tradition offering undergraduate and select graduate programs with NCAA Division II athletics. Comparable on small private-NC scale and tuition-led revenue model.

Regional players

• Elon University: Larger private NC university with strong graduate health programs (PT, PA) and a national reputation. Comparable on healthcare specialization and NC private market, though meaningfully larger and more selective.
• High Point University: Private NC university in High Point that has invested heavily in enrollment growth, campus amenities, and health sciences. Comparable on NC private positioning and growth orientation, though more resourced and larger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WingateUniv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WingateUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/108020009219823
• Instagraminstagram.com/wingateuniv/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wingate-university

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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