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Summary
Wesleyan College is a private institution that was founded in 1836. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 615, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Wesleyan College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 145. Its tuition and fees are $19,000 (2012-13).
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Forever first for women's education - striving for excellence, grounded in faith, and engaged in service to the world. Founded in 1836 as the first college in the world for women, Wesleyan College offers an education that leads to lifelong intellectual, personal, and professional growth. Our academic community attracts those with a passion for learning and making a difference. The Wesleyan experience has four cornerstones: Academics, Women, Faith, and Community. We believe that real education is a lifelong endeavor, fueled by curiosity, challenge, and discovery. Providing a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. Mention the term "women's college" and most people envision ivy-covered towers in the U.S. northeast. However, Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, a four-year liberal arts college founded in 1836, has the distinction of being the world's first degree-granting college for women. Today it is recognized as one of the nation's most diverse and affordable selective colleges. Students value the College's tradition of service, small classes, beautiful residence halls and picturesque campus. Wesleyan is committed to the goals of educating women to understand and appreciate the liberal and fine arts and preparing them for careers through high-quality professional programs. |
General Information
| School type | private, women's college |
| Year founded | 1836 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $60,202,412 |
Applying
When applying to Wesleyan College, it's important to note the application deadline is June 1, and the early action deadline and the early decision deadline are February 15 and November 15, respectively. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Wesleyan College is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 54.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 54.0% |
| Application deadline | June 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Wesleyan College is 9:1, and the school has 88.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Wesleyan College include: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other; Psychology, General; Visual and Performing Arts, General; Communication and Media Studies, Other; and Elementary Education and Teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.5 percent.
Student Life
Wesleyan College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 615, with a gender distribution of 0.0 percent male students and 100.0 percent female students. At this school, 82.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 18.0 percent of students live off campus. Wesleyan College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 665 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Wesleyan College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Wesleyan College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Wesleyan College, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Wesleyan College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Wesleyan College, 67.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $13,939.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $19,000 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,400 (2012-13) |
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