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The campus of Wesley College is in Dover, Delaware, which is a small city. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Wesley College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Wesley College is known for its programs in business and management and conservation and resource management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Wesley College had 2,282 students enrolled (1,988 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Wesley College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Wesley College values student athletics, and belongs to the Other and Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wesley College
120 N State St
Dover, DE 19901-3875
General Phone: (302) 736-2300
Admissions Phone: (302) 736-2400
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 736-2338
http://www.wesley.edu
Wesley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 208 | business management, sales and marketing, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | history, liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, minority and gender studies |
| Education And Teaching | 47 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 16 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and fitness |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 247 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 80 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 55 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Wesley College had a total enrollment of 2,282 students (1,988 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 37% |
| Delaware | 25% |
| Maryland | 24% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| New York | 4% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Wesley College offers campus housing for 939 of its 1,988 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dover, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,408 | 1,364 | 57% | 529 | 39% |
| Men | 1,232 | 678 | 55% | 290 | 43% |
| Women | 1,176 | 686 | 58% | 239 | 35% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 736-2400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,379 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,379 |
| Room and board | $ 6,960 |
| Room charge | $ 3,480 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Wesley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 143300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 736-2338
Wesley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 15 | $61,536 | 8 | $63,475 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $54,169 | 8 | $50,464 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $43,326 | 10 | $44,146 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $53,613 | 28 | $51,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wesley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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Conservation And Resource Management
Business And Management
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