Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 574
Graduate Enrollment: 39
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 62.16%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students: 35.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 45.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 35.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 40.2%
Black: 40.6%
Hispanic: 8.0%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Black: 40.6%
Hispanic: 8.0%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 4.4%
Unknown race: 1.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,613
In-State tuition: $26,390Out-of-State tuition: $26,390
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2016)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,676 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,676 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $54,958 (2017)
Median Family Income: $30,956 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 48.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,094 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $255 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,972 |
| $30k-48k | $10,751 |
| $48k-75k | $11,235 |
| $75k-110k | $18,284 |
| $110k+ | $14,356 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 50%6-year graduation rate: 56%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,094 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,613 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,916 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 46.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 48.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 31.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,089 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,963 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 22 | $38,170 | $254 | $57,166 ($4,764) | $66,287 ($5,524) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | $55,689 ($4,641) | $71,857 ($5,988) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,543Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $53,357,692 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $66,391,792 (2022)