School Information

46.2
Total Enrollment 2,426
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Wesley College

http://www.wesley.edu
120 N State St, Dover, Delaware 19901-3875
(302) 736-2300

Wesley College is a United Methodist institution of higher education that seeks to be among the finest student-centered learning communities in the liberal arts tradition. Consistent with our Methodist heritage, the College affirms meaning and purpose in life through justice, compassion, inclusion and social responsibility that enhance community life and respect for the environment. Wesley College exists to liberate and empower its students with the knowledge, skills, ethical attitudes and capacity for critical thinking needed to achieve personal and professional goals and to contribute to the local and global society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Wesley College, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 97.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,624), and 57% receive loans ($6,966 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,000. Off campus it is around $9,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wesley College is $19,805 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,306 people applied to Wesley College. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (52.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 28.0% accepted (34.0% male and 24.0% female)

Of the 2,210 undergraduate students at Wesley College, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (77.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 36.0% of the 216 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     27.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     54.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     19.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     38.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (302) 697-8663
Admissions Office Email info@wesley.edu
Admissions Office Address 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.wesley.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=admissions.home
Admissions Website http://www.wesley.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=admissions.home
Application Website http://my.wesley.edu/ics/Admissions
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Wesley College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Wesley College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 460
 
Wesley College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 11 45 98 34
Accounting 9
Accounting and Business/Management 11
Business Administration and Management, General 45 89 34
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 7
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
Education 32 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 22 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10
English language and literature/letters 5
English Language and Literature, General 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 50 19
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Critical Care Nursing 49
Nursing, Other 19
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0
History 11
History, General 11
Legal professions and studies 0 7
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
International/Global Studies 1
Natural resources and conservation 2 4
Environmental Studies 2 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 17
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 17
Philosophy and religious studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Psychology 19
Psychology, General 19
Social sciences 8
Political Science and Government, General 8
 
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