Fast Facts


About the Campus

  • Located in Rocky Mount, NC, on 200 beautiful acres
  • 8 Residence Halls, 16 Townhouses
  • Convenient to NC Beaches and the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains

Vital Stats

  • Founded: 1956
  • President: Dr. Evan D. Duff
  • Profile: Private, Co-Educational, Liberal Arts, University
  • Church Affiliation: United Methodist Church

Student Profile

  • 1,337+ Students Enrolled
  • 26+ U.S. States Represented
  • 13% of International Students are from 40+ Different Countries (36% of Traditional, On-Campus Students are International)

Student Life

  • 25+ Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Active Greek Life
  • Intramural Sports
  • ROTC
  • Enriching Religious Life
  • Bishop Gaming Association (BGA)
  • Fine Arts – Pep Band, Wesleyan Singers, Performing Arts
  • Pet-Friendly Housing

Academics

  • 33 Undergraduate Degree Programs
  • 34 Minor Degree Programs
  • 4 Graduate Degree Programs
  • 4 Certificate Programs
  • 13:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
  • Top Majors:
    • Accounting
    • Business Administration
    • Computer Information Systems
    • Criminal Justice
    • Exercise Science
    • Leadership
    • Psychology
  • Robust Honors Program
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • First-year Experience
  • Tutoring & Counseling Services
  • Student Success Center
  • Practical Skills Academy
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Degree & Career Planning
  • Co-curricular Transcript

Athletics

  • NCAA Division III
  • Member of USA South Athletic Conference
  • 18 Collegiate Sports Programs
  • Men’s Teams:
    • Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field
  • Women’s Teams:
    • Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball
  • 2 Spirit Squads – Cheer & Dance Team