Wesley College

Wesley College Overview

Wesley College is a private, religious school in the small town setting of Dover, Delaware. Wesley College was founded in 1873 and the school now enrolls around 1,770 students per year, which includes 1,661 undergraduate students. Wesley College provides on-campus housing for up to 846 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 35% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Wesley College!

Love music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Wesley College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Wesley College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Wesley College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Wesley College on the Student Life page.

2022 Wesley College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	62%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	94%
Tuition	$26,934
Percent of Need Met	39%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,765

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Is Wesley College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what Wesley College offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Wesley College Acceptance Rate 2022

Wesley College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 62% of applicants get into Wesley College each year. Last year, 2,940 students applied to Wesley College and 1,819 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wesley College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 59% of students who start at Wesley College return the next year. Around 22% of students who started at Wesley College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Wesley College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Wesley College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesley College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Wesley College meets 39% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,765 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesley College.

Based on this information, is Wesley College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wesley College a good school for you?

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Where is Wesley College?

Wesley College is located in the small town setting of Dover, Delaware.

If you would like to see Wesley College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Dover, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wesley College and Dover are like without leaving home.

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