48%

Acceptance Rate

$20,142

Avg.Financial Aid

001600

FAFSA Code

Wesleyan College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    United Methodist

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.wesleyancollege.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    765

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Wesleyan College which is a private, United Methodist university, is located in Macon, GA. The foundation of Wesleyan College was laid down in the year 1836. Wesleyan College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Scientia et pietas (Latin); "Knowledge and loyalty" and its official colors are deep purple and lavender. The total enrolment stands at 603 students at Wesleyan College. Around 564 and 39 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 52 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Wesleyan College has an ethnically diverse student population. At WC around 45% are white, 37% are Black or African American, and 6% are Non-resident alien. And, at the university, around 74% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 92% of the students are females and 8% are males. In its 184 years of existence, WC has produced several known personalities like Stanley Forman Reed (Lawyer), Cory Wade (Baseball player), Jody Richards (Teacher), and Phil Hoy (Pastor). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 59 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by WC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NASM (National Association of Schools of Music), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $42,142,858 is the total value of endowment of the Wesleyan College.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

4760 Forsyth Road

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Wesleyan College at the 512nd position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    48%

  • SAT Range

    930 - 1110

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    18 - 22

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    None

The university is selective in taking in students and takes in few each year. Securing admission to WC is moderately difficult. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Wesleyan College. It is a non-refundable amount. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 940-1120 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Wesleyan College, must score 19 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 17 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia 31210-4462, or call (478) 477-1110.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $12,898

  • Average Annual Cost

    $22,000

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $34,860

  • Other Fees

    $1,000

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,860

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,000

Total One Year Cost

$34,860

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WC. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $36,029. To note, this cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($23,970), room and boarding ($10,060), and budget for other expenses ($2,000). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

8:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

78%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

32%

Male Professors

68%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    24 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    21 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    12 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    12 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    9 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    9 Graduates

  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

    7 Graduates

  • Economics

    6 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    9 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    9 Graduates

  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

    7 Graduates

  • Economics

    6 Graduates

  • Music

    6 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    4 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    4 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    4 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    4 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    3 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    3 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    3 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    3 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    2 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    2 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    2 Graduates

  • History

    1 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    1 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    1 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

725

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

Full-time / Part-time

68% / 32%

Students Gender

Male

8%

US National: 44%

Female

92%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

43%

Unknown

2%

Black

33%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

10%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

12%

Out Of State

85%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,826 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 79% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

79%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wolves

School Colors

purple and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

1

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by WC. At WC, $10,060 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. At Wesleyan College, students are offered well-cooked food keeping in mind their health and nutritional requirements. Additionally, the college offers a wide assortment of dining and meal options to the students. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The college has enrolled around 8% male and 92% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$27,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$29,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$23,431 - $23,431

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$243 - $243

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,142

Students Receiving Federal Grants

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,997

Students Receiving State Aid

68%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,038

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$14,729

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$22,550

$30K - $48K

$21,921

$48K - $75K

$21,563

$75K - $110K

$20,338

> $110K

$17,086

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,598,284

The financial aid department of Wesleyan College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,777, whereas the financial aid is $15,009. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,740 and institutional aid worth $15,009. At WC, the total amount of non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,598,284 per year.

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