Student Achievement
SACSCOC - Standard 8.1 Student Achievement
Wingate University publishes the below student achievement data to meet compliance Standard 8.1 of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and public disclosure obligations outlined in a related SACSCOC policy statement. Standard 8.1 requires Wingate to identify, evaluate, and publish goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student success. Additional comparative information can be found on the National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator. This published data is representative of the University's programs. Comparable, public-facing data is not available for all programs of study.
Identification of Measurements
Student success and achievement are central to the mission of Wingate University to “develop educated, ethical, and productive global citizens.” Wingate uses multiple measures to track undergraduate and graduate students and has established goals for each measure. These include first-to-second-year retention rates and six-year graduation rates for undergraduate students, passage rates for licensing examinations for undergraduate and graduate programs that require them, and graduate placement rates for undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs based on final destination surveys.
- Graduation Rates (undergraduate)
- Retention Rates (undergraduate)
- Graduation and Retention Rates by Cohort Year and Demographics
- Passage Rates on Professional Licensing Exams
- Graduate Placement Rates
Graduation Rates (undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Source: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Wingate measures and evaluates graduation rates based on data reported to, and downloaded from, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. IPEDS calculates graduation rates for entering cohorts of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking undergraduate students at six years or 150% of program length. To analyze its performance on this outcome, Wingate uses a comparative group of 19 institutions and publishes dashboards that can isolate graduation rates based on demographics such as gender, race and ethnicity. Wingate University has established a goal of 54% for its 6-year graduation rate for first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree seeking undergraduate students. The goal is based on the 5-year median graduation rate for the 19 institutions in Wingate's comparative group. Wingate has met the goal 3 of the last 6 years.
Peer Institution List
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| University | IPEDS UnitID |
|---|---|
| Wingate University | 199962 |
| Campbell University | 198136 |
| Gardner Webb University | 198561 |
| High Point University | 198695 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | 198835 |
| Methodist University | 198969 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | 199412 |
| UNC Charlotte | 199139 |
| Western Carolina University | 200004 |
| University of Lynchburg | 232609 |
| Marymount University | 232706 |
| Shenandoah University | 233541 |
| Anderson University | 217633 |
| North Greenville University | 218441 |
| Berry College | 139144 |
| Brenau University | 139199 |
| Asbury University | 156213 |
| Bellarmine University | 156286 |
| Thomas More College | 157809 |
| Lee University | 220613 |
| Cohort | Wingate University | SACSCOC Comparative Group |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2014 Cohort | 49% | 60% |
| Fall 2013 Cohort | 50% | 61% |
| Fall 2012 Cohort | 51% | 58% |
| Fall 2011 Cohort | 52% | 55% |
| Fall 2010 Cohort | 54% | 56% |
Retention Rates (undergraduate)
First-Year Retention Rate
Source: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
As a measurement of student achievement, the University measures and publishes the first-year retention rate of entering first-time, full-time bachelor-degree-seeking students who are reported as a cohort to IPEDS on the annual Fall Enrollment survey. Retention is defined as the percentage of first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students who entered the institution the previous fall and then re-enrolled in the following fall semester. Wingate evaluates its performance against a group of 19 institutions provided to SACSCOC as a comparative group. Wingate University has established a goal of retaining 73% of first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking undergraduate students from their first to second year. Wingate has met the goal twice out of the last five years.
Peer Institution List
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| University | IPEDS UnitID |
|---|---|
| Wingate University | 199962 |
| Campbell University | 198136 |
| Gardner Webb University | 198561 |
| High Point University | 198695 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | 198835 |
| Methodist University | 198969 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | 199412 |
| UNC Charlotte | 199139 |
| Western Carolina University | 200004 |
| University of Lynchburg | 232609 |
| Marymount University | 232706 |
| Shenandoah University | 233541 |
| Anderson University | 217633 |
| North Greenville University | 218441 |
| Berry College | 139144 |
| Brenau University | 139199 |
| Asbury University | 156213 |
| Bellarmine University | 156286 |
| Thomas More College | 157809 |
| Lee University | 220613 |
| Cohort | Wingate University | SACSCOC Comparative Group |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 Cohort | 64% | 76% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort | 68% | 75% |
| Fall 2017 Cohort | 64% | 75% |
| Fall 2016 Cohort | 73% | 75% |
| Fall 2015 Cohort | 77% | 76% |
Graduation and Retention Rates by Cohort Year and Demographics
Graduation and Retention Rates by Cohort Year and Demographics if Available*
Source: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
*Institutions do not report the demographical make-up of first-time, first-year students who retain from the first to second year.
The below dashboards disaggregate, where possible, and compare data for the 6-year (150%) graduation rate and first-year retention of entering first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students who are reported as a cohort to IPEDS on the annual Fall Enrollment survey. Wingate evaluates and compares its performance to a group of 19 institutions provided to SACSCOC as a comparative group. The number of students in some of the race/ethnicity groups are low, and variations in graduation rates can vary greatly based on the performance or outcome of only a few students. The University is analyzing its Pell grant, first generation, and athletic data as part of these efforts; however, the more criteria that are applied the smaller the number of students and the greater the variability in the graduation rates. Wingate is in the process of setting goals for disaggregated data.
150% Combined Transfer-Out and Graduation Rates
The University measures and evaluates its combined 6-year (150%) transfer-out and graduation rates of entering first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking students who are reported as a cohort to IPEDS on the annual Fall Enrollment survey. The transfer-out rate is defined as the percentage of those students in a cohort who did not graduate from Wingate, but instead transferred to another college or university within 6 years. The University’s goal would have been to meet or exceed the average combined transfer-out and graduation rates of the 19 institutions in its comparison group; however, only 11 of the 19 (57%) institutions reported the rates for any of the last five years. In using data gathered and published as part of the IPEDS Data Feedback Report (DFR) for Wingate University, the below table shows the 3-year average of combined transfer-out and graduation rates compared to the 49 institutions in the DFR Comparison Group. NCES has compared Wingate to the same 49 institutions since 2015.
49-Institution Comparison Group Used for the DFR since 2015
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| Institution |
|---|
| Anderson University (Anderson, SC) |
| Ashbury University (Wilmore, KY) |
| Barton College (Wilson, NC) |
| Belhaven University (Jackson, MS) |
| Benedict College (Columbia, SC) |
| Berea College (Berea, KY) |
| Berry College (Mount Berry, GA) |
| Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, FL) |
| Brewton-Parker College (Mount Vernon, GA) |
| Catawba College (Salisbury, NC) |
| Claflin University (Orangeburg, SC) |
| Coker University (Hartsville, SC) |
| Columbia College (Columbia, SC) |
| Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA) |
| Dillard University (New Orleans, LA) |
| Edward Waters University (Jacksonville, FL) |
| Faulkner University (Montgomery, AL) |
| Flagler College (Saint Augustine, FL) |
| Florida Memorial University (Miami Gardens, FL) |
| Florida Southern College (Lakeland, FL) |
| High Point University (High Point, NC) |
| Hodges University (Fort Myers, FL) |
| John Brown University (Siloam Spring, AR) |
| Johnson C Smith University (Charlotte, NC) |
| LaGrange College (LaGrange, GA) |
| Lee University (Cleveland, TN) |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory, NC) |
| Limestone University (Gaffney, SC) |
| Livingstone College (Salisbury, NC) |
| Louisiana College (Pineville, LA) |
| Mars Hill University (Mars Hill, NC) |
| Maryville College (Maryville, TN) |
| Methodist University (Fayetteville, NC) |
| Miles College (Fairfield, AL) |
| Morris College (Sumter, SC) |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College (Rocky Mount, NC) |
| North Greenville University (Tigerville, SC) |
| Oakwood University (Huntsville, AL) |
| Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia, AR) |
| Shaw University (Raleigh, NC) |
| Shorter University (Rome, GA) |
| Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL) |
| Southern Adventist University ( Collegedale, TN) |
| Stillman College (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Thomas More University (Crestview Hills, KY) |
| University of Charleston (Charleston, WV) |
| University of Holy Cross (New Orleans, LA) |
| University of Mount Olive (Mount Olive, NC) |
| University of Pikeville (Pikeville, KY) |
| Measurement | Cohort Year | Wingate | 49-Institution DFR Comparison Group | > or = to Comparison Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Graduation & Transfer-Out Rate | 2010 | Not reported | 79% | Unable to determine |
| Combined Graduation & Transfer-Out Rate | 2011 | 76% | 77% | No |
| Combine Graduation & Transfer-Out Rate | 2012 | 89% | 73% | Yes |
| Combine Graduation & Transfer-Out Rate | 2013 | 88% | 83% | Yes |
| Combine Graduation & Transfer-Out Rate | 2014 | 86% | 75% | Yes |
The University has established a goal that combines its 6-year graduation and transfer-out rates. The goal is 87% of entering first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeing student either transfer out or graduate within six years (150% of program length). Using the DFR Comparison Group, the University has met this standard the last three years.
Passage Rates on Professional Licensing Exams
Passage Rates on Professional Licensing Exams (undergraduate and graduate programs)
Passage Rates for Professional Licensing Exams
First-time licensure test pass rates are an indicator of student achievement for the programs that require them. The following undergraduate and graduate programs require licensing tests:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Undergraduate (BA, BME, BS) and Graduate (MAT) Degrees Leading to an Initial Teaching License
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) First Attempt
Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The Nursing program has set three goals for licensure examination passage rates. For its Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation, it has its goal for achievement at 80% or greater pass rate for first-time test takers. The nursing program shall maintain a three-year average at or above 95% of the national pass rate on first writing of the licensure examination for calendar years ending December 31. This goal has been achieved for the last six graduating classes.
| Year | Wingate | Wingate 3-year Average | State | National | 95% of National Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.9% | 96% | 88% | 86% | 82% |
| 2020 | 100% | 98% | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| 2019 | 95.2% | 98% | 93% | 91% | 84% |
| 2018 | 100% | 100% | 95% | 92% | 83% |
| 2017 | 100% | NA | 93% | 90% | 82% |
The Nursing program has set multiple goals for licensure examination passage rates. For its Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation, it has set its goal for achievement as an 80% or greater pass rate for first-time test takers. In addition, the nursing program shall maintain a three-year average at or above 95% of the national pass rate on first writing of the licensure examination for calendar years ending December 31. This goal has been achieved for the last five graduating classes.
Undergraduate (BS, BA and BME) and Graduate Level (MAT) Initial Teaching License – Praxis II Exam Best Attempt
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) Report Card
Since 2018, Wingate has submitted an annual EPP Report Card to NCDPI. The report card provides a quick snapshot of an institution’s outcomes including the percent of graduating students passing the professional and content area exams. These reports are published on the NCDPI website. The latest year reported is 2019. Wingate has set a goal of to meet or exceed an 80% passage rate for its combined passage rate at both undergraduate and graduate level. The goals have been met three of the last four years.
| Graduation Year | Degree Level | Passage Rate on Professional & Content Area Exams |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Bachelor's | 94% |
| 2018 | Bachelor's | 83% |
| 2017 | Bachelor's | 80% |
| 2016 | Bachelor's | 88% |
| 2019 | Master's | Number too small to be shared. |
| 2018 | Master's | Not Applicable |
| 2017 | Master's | 60% |
| 2016 | Master's | 70% |
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Physician Assistant National Certifying (PANCE) First Attempt
Source: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
The Physician Assistant Studies program has set their goal for achievement as pass rates of first time attempts to be equal to or greater than the national average. This goal has been achieved for the last seven years.
| Year | Wingate | National |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% | 93% |
| 2020 | 100% | 95% |
| 2019 | 96% | 93% |
| 2018 | 98% | 98% |
| 2017 | 100% | 97% |
| 2016 | 100% | 96% |
| 2015 | 98% | 96% |
Doctor of Pharmacy – North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) First Attempt
Source: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
The Pharmacy program has set their goal for achievement as pass rates of first-time attempts to be equal to or greater than the national average. This goal has been achieved in three of the last six years.
| Year | Wingate | National |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 74.7% | 88.4% |
| 2019 | 79.2% | 88.3% |
| 2018 | 89.5% | 89.5% |
| 2017 | 85.9% | 88% |
| 2016 | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015 | 97.8% | 92.6% |
Doctor of Pharmacy – Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)
Source: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
The Pharmacy program has set their goal for achievement as pass rates of first-time attempts to be equal to or greater than the national average. This goal has been achieved in all of the last five years.
| Year | Wingate | National |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.8% | 84.6% |
| 2019 | 90.8% | 83.6% |
| 2018 | 86.3% | 83.8% |
| 2017 | 90.6% | 85.2% |
| 2016 | 90.6% | 84.8% |
Doctor of Physical Therapy – National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE®) First Attempt
Source: The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy program has set their goal for achievement at 80% pass rate for first-time attempts. This goal has been achieved for the last five years. In addition, the program’s passage rate on the NPTE met or exceeded the national average three of the last five years.
| Year | Wingate | National |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Final data not yet received | 89% |
| 2020 | 81.8% | 91% |
| 2019 | 100% | 91% |
| 2018 | 90.5% | 91% |
| 2017 | 87.8% | 93% |
| 2016 | 93% | 93% |
Graduate Placement Rates
Graduate Placement Rates (undergraduate and graduate programs with first destination surveys)
The University administers a final destination survey to undergraduate students who complete their bachelor’s degrees in May and December each year. Similar surveys are being administered by the School of Pharmacy, the Byrum School of Business, the Thayer School of Education, the Department of Physical Therapy and the Department of Nursing.
Wingate Placement of Undergraduate Alumni - First Destination Survey
Source: Wingate University Office of Career Services
Wingate University's goal is to have 95 percent of its undergraduate alumni either employed or accepted/attending graduate school within 12 months of graduation. It has met the goal once in the last six years.
| Graduation Cohorts | Graduates reported being either employed or accepted/attending graduate school | Response Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 2019 and May 2020 | 87% | 20% as of May 2021 |
| Dec. 2018 and May 2019 | 93% | 28% as of February 2020 |
| Dec. 2017 and May 2018 | 94% | 25% as of April 2019 |
| Dec. 2016 and May 2017 | 95.4% | 33% as of March 2018 |
| Dec. 2015 and May 2016 | 93.1% | 33% as of March 2017 |
| Dec. 2014 and May 2015 | 88.7% | 37% as of July 2016 |
Wingate Placement of Alumni for Professional and Graduate Programs that Conduct First Destination Surveys
Sources: Wingate University Department of Nursing and Department of Physical Therapy
Professional and graduate programs would like to see 100% of their graduates employed within 6 months of graduation. Programs that have been completing final destination surveys for the last four years have met this goal. Programs that have completed their first destination surveys for the first time are in the process of setting goals.
| Program | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degrees leading to initial teaching licenses who are employed as teachers. | 68% | 73% | Not Available | Not Available |
| Master of Accounting | -- | -- | -- | 80% |
| Master of Business Administration | -- | -- | -- | 100% |
| Doctor of Pharmacy, licensed | -- | -- | 89% | 96% |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |