For more than 100 years, Wingate University has provided excellence in higher education. Wingate University introduced its bachelor degree completion and graduate programs at the Matthews Center in 1993 and recently renamed the center to Wingate University School of Graduate & Adult Education at the Metro Campus in Matthews.

Through Wingate University, adults and non-traditional students can receive personal, exceptional education to achieve their career goals at their own pace during evening hours. A convenient location in downtown historic Matthews makes it even easier. Close to Hwy 51, Hwy 74, and I-485, Wingate University's Metro Campus is located at Matthews Station near the Matthews Town Hall.

Candidates for the fully-accredited graduate and undergraduate programs may choose from a wide range of degrees:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
• Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (principal K-12)
• Master of Arts in Physical Education
• Master of Sport Administration

• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentrations in: Business, Human Services, Organizational Communication or Public Safety Administration

• Licensure-only programs in education: principal K-12   AIG (K-12)

Most of the faculty teach on the main campus and hold the Doctoral degree in their area of expertise. Adjunct professors teach on occasion if they hold the appropriate credentials.

Financial Aid is available for all students. As a student of a private institution, North Carolina citizens are eligible to receive the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant (NCLTG) as long as the student carries 12 credit hours per semester. The grant currently provides $950 each semester or $1,900 for the school year.

Wingate University is a private university affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, yet its students represent a broad range of religious faiths.
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The MBA program and undergraduate business programs are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The Thayer School of Education at Wingate University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the North Carolina Dept. of Public Instruction. The university is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.