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Wesley College was established in 1873, and is a private, co-educational college of liberal arts located in Dover, Delaware. The campus of the college is spread across an area of 50 acres. The college provides over 25 bachelor degree programs; and several associate degree programs as well. Majors are offered in subjects including history, international studies, media arts, music, and mathematics among others. Master’s degrees are also offered in a number of subjects. Wesley College also has courses in adult education.
Wesley College participates in a wide variety of sports including basketball, cross country, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Wolverines. The Wolverines compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III.
The campus of Wesley College is in Dover, DE, 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 nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 500.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Wesley College had 2,320 students enrolled (2,113 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 values student athletics, and belongs to the Capital Athletic Conference and Other.
More complete details are provided below.
Wesley College
120 N State St
Dover, DE 19901-3875
General Phone: (302) 736-2300
http://www.wesley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 143 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, accounting and management |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English, minority and gender studies, international studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | various nursing, critical care nursing, registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and fitness |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesley College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 260 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 65 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Wesley College had a total enrollment of 2,320 students (2,113 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 31% |
| New Jersey | 30% |
| Maryland | 24% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
Wesley College offers campus housing for 1,035 of its 2,113 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dover, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Delaware Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,631 | 1,777 | 68% | 484 | 27% |
| Men | 1,526 | 960 | 63% | 280 | 29% |
| Women | 1,105 | 817 | 74% | 204 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 480 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| 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 | $ 17,579 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,579 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Wesley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 143300)
Wesley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 13 | $66,392 | 9 | $70,118 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $56,947 | 9 | $57,566 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $44,040 | 13 | $47,562 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $56,795 | 33 | $56,213 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
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
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Critical Care Nursing
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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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