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Wesleyan College is a very small, four-year, primarily residential, private not-for-profit school with 720 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1839 and is one of the 6 schools located in Macon, Georgia.

Wesleyan College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings



Programs
Offered
25
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Wesleyan College.

The most popular concentrations at Wesleyan College are Management, Business, and Psychology.

Student Retention
77%
Wesleyan College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 25 programs including Economics, Engineering, History, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, and Psychology.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Students to Faculty Ratio
16 : 1
Wesleyan College student retention rate is fair at 77% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is average - 61%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Wesleyan College is pretty decent, 16:1.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
001600
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Wesleyan College is 001600. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$17,000
It is reasonably easy to get a loan at Wesleyan College, as 57% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,600.

Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $17,000 per year.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
53%
Wesleyan College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

As reported in recent government data, 536 applications were submitted and 286 were accepted (53%); so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Wesleyan College is $30.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; also, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this postsecondary institution.

The graduate application fee is $35.00.

If you would like to obtain more details about studying at Wesleyan College, call this school's general information office at (478) 477-1110 or check Wesleyan College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
16
Wesleyan College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wesleyan College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Wesleyan College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
C
Based on the college crime data, Wesleyan College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Macon. Other cities to get an education from close to Wesleyan College are Warner Robins, Fort Valley, Barnesville, Milledgeville, and Thomaston.

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Wesleyan College Location and Maps



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