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Allegheny Wesleyan College, Ohio

Overview of Allegheny Wesleyan College

The campus of Allegheny Wesleyan is in Salem, Ohio, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Other Protestant nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Allegheny Wesleyan is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Allegheny Wesleyan is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Allegheny Wesleyan Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 65 students enrolled (55 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Allegheny Wesleyan has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Allegheny Wesleyan offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Allegheny Wesleyan College is to serve the Church by preparing leaders and educators who interpret the Bible accurately, live out its truth, and communicate its message to the world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Allegheny Wesleyan

Allegheny Wesleyan College
2161 Woodsdale Rd
Salem, OH 44460-9598
General Phone: (330) 337-6403
Admissions Phone: (330) 337-6403
Financial Aid Phone: (330) 337-6403
http://awc.edu

Allegheny Wesleyan Programs and Degrees (2005)

Allegheny Wesleyan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy6religious education

Number of programs and degrees for Allegheny Wesleyan in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree61

Allegheny Wesleyan Student Body

In 2005, Allegheny Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 65 students (55 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White98%
Black2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1939%
20-2121%
22-2412%
25-299%
30-3411%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania45%
Ohio30%
West Virginia5%

Allegheny Wesleyan Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %
Part-Time53 %

Allegheny Wesleyan Room and Board (2005)

Allegheny Wesleyan offers campus housing for 70 of its 55 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Salem, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Allegheny Wesleyan Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,280
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,280
Room and board$ 3,200
Room charge$ 1,000
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,000
Books and supplies$ 500
Other expenses$ 1,385

Financial Aid:
Allegheny Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3457300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (330) 337-6403

Allegheny Wesleyan Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*0*
Associate professoracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year1*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Allegheny Wesleyan Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education

Allegheny Wesleyan Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Allegheny Wesleyan Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Allegheny Wesleyan % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Allegheny Wesleyan Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Allegheny Wesleyan % of students from other states
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Allegheny Wesleyan Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Allegheny Wesleyan Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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