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Wesleyan College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 536
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Macon, Georgia, Wesleyan College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Wesleyan College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Wesleyan College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 71% at Wesleyan College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,390

Cost of attendance at Wesleyan College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,390

Cost of attendance at Wesleyan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wesleyan College received on average $24,118 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,118
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 93 67% $5,512 $512,635
Other Federal Grant 93 67% $5,788 $538,328
State Grant/Scholarships 127 91% $4,076 $517,693
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 139 100% $16,521 $2,296,433
Total Grant & Scholarships 139 100% $24,118 $3,352,454

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wesleyan College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wesleyan College students is 56.3%.

56.3%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 55.0% 22 students
  • white 55.8% 24 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 3 students
  • International Students 77.8% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wesleyan College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wesleyan College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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