Wesleyan College

Wesleyan College Overview

Wesleyan College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Macon, Georgia. Wesleyan College was founded in 1836 and the school presently has around 734 students a year, which includes 695 undergrads. Wesleyan College ensures housing for up to 536 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 80% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Activities at Wesleyan College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Wesleyan College's theater groups.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Wesleyan College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

2022 Wesleyan 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	3.3
Tuition	$26,450
Percent of Need Met	77.49%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$27,019

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Is Wesleyan College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Wesleyan College offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Wesleyan College. Wesleyan College admitted 62% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,044 students applied to Wesleyan College and 649 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wesleyan 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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Wesleyan College, around 71% are still enrolled the next year. Wesleyan Collegehas a six year graduation rate of 56 for undergrads. 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 Outcomes for Wesleyan College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 56% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

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

Wesleyan College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Wesleyan College's endowment was valued at $66.4 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $10,846 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesleyan 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.

Wesleyan College meets 77.49% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Wesleyan College full-time are awarded $27,019 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $26,996 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

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 asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Wesleyan College.

Based on this information, does Wesleyan College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Wesleyan College a good school for you?

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Where is Wesleyan College?

Wesleyan College is located in the suburban setting of Macon, Georgia, in the suburbs of Atlanta.

If you want to see Wesleyan College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 475 to Macon, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

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

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