Wesleyan College

Wesleyan College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Macon, Georgia. Wesleyan College was founded in 1836 and now enrolls around 779 students a year, including 745 undergrads. Wesleyan College offers on-campus housing for up to 567 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 80% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Wesleyan College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Wesleyan College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Wesleyan College students can .

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.

Learn more about life at Wesleyan College on the Student Life page.

2021 Wesleyan College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Average GPA	3.3
Tuition	$25,190

Is Wesleyan College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Wesleyan College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wesleyan College

It is moderately difficult to get into Wesleyan College. The acceptance rate at Wesleyan College is 60%. Out of 1,142 applications received in 2021, 683 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wesleyan College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of 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 74% return for their sophomore year. Around 51% of students who started at Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College Graduates

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.

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 $53.4 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Wesleyan College spends about $11,500 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesleyan College

Cost 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 76.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Wesleyan College full-time are awarded $25,547 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $27,597 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 Wesleyan College. Based on this information, how does Wesleyan College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wesleyan College a good school for you?

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Where is Wesleyan College Located?

Wesleyan College is located in the suburban setting of Macon, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see Wesleyan College for yourself, 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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