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The campus of Wesley College is in Florence, MS, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. Its Other Protestant 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 Bachelor's degree.
Wesley College is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Wesley College is challenging; it only admitted 45% of those who applied in 2007.
In 2007, the school had 145 students enrolled (112 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Wesley College are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Wesley College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Wesley College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Wesley College is to prepare students to fulfill the Great Commission by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based, Wesleyan-oriented education in an intimate Bible college setting."
More complete details are provided below.
Wesley College
111 Wesley Cir
Florence, MS 39073-1070
General Phone: (601) 845-2265
http://www.wesleycollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | pastoral counseling, missionary studies, religious education, bible studies, youth ministry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | patient counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesley College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 13 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Wesley College had a total enrollment of 145 students (112 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 68% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 59% |
| Part-Time | 41% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 65% |
| Georgia | 13% |
| Minnesota | 10% |
| Texas | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Wesley College offers campus housing for 80 of its 112 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Florence, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 72 | 45% | 71 | 99% |
| Men | 90 | 48 | 53% | 48 | 100% |
| Women | 70 | 24 | 34% | 23 | 96% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,270 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,480 |
Financial Aid:
Wesley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1146100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
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 | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $26,855 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wesley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation 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 Offers a board (meal) plan
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