John Wesley is in High Point, NC. High Point is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. John Wesley issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to John Wesley are accepted.
Approximately 109 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at John Wesley are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at the school. John Wesley makes housing available to a large share of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To develop and equip the whole person for service through Bible - based education."
More complete details are provided below.
John Wesley College
2314 N Centennial St
High Point, NC 27265-3197
General Phone: (336) 889-2262
http://www.johnwesley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 20 | business administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | pastoral counseling, youth ministry, bible studies, religion |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | counseling psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for John Wesley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 39 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, John Wesley had a total enrollment of 109 students (85 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 67% |
| California | 17% |
| Virginia | 17% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
John Wesley offers campus housing for 40 of its 85 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of High Point, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 35 | 76% | 21 | 60% |
| Men | 24 | 20 | 83% | 9 | 45% |
| Women | 22 | 15 | 68% | 12 | 80% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,750 |
| Room and board | $ 4,676 |
| Room charge | $ 4,688 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
John Wesley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John Wesley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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