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The main campus of Wesleyan College is in Macon, GA (a small city). The school is a United Methodist institution. Wesleyan College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Wesleyan College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, media, fine arts, and business and management.
Wesleyan College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Wesleyan College had 691 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Many students at Wesleyan College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
More complete details are provided below.
Wesleyan College
4760 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210-4462
General Phone: (478) 477-1110
http://www.wesleyancollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 50 | business management, international business, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Media | 12 | advertising, communication and journalism, journalism, communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | international relations, English, Spanish language, history, interdisciplinary studies, women's studies, social studies, sociology, ... |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | middle school teaching, music teaching, art education |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 2 | music, piano |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | social work, human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesleyan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 76 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 691 students (517 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 622 of its 517 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Macon, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 536 | 286 | 53% | 100 | 35% |
| Women | 536 | 286 | 53% | 100 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 160000)
Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 | academic year | 5 | $64,939 | 4 | $66,119 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $56,089 | 11 | $57,817 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $40,582 | 11 | $44,719 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $54,518 | 26 | $53,553 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Literature (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MUSIC
Music, General
Piano and Organ
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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