Wesley Biblical Seminary Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wesley Biblical Seminary is a private research university in Ridgeland, Mississippi, enrolling about 24 students. Wesley Biblical Seminary awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $7,500 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.3%) and Black or African American (25.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 24 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 11.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 36
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3
- Room & Board: $9,000 annual estimate
Wesley Biblical Seminary: what the data shows
Common questions about Wesley Biblical Seminary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wesley Biblical Seminary?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is located in Ridgeland, MS (ZIP 39157-1920).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Wesley Biblical Seminary public or private?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wesley Biblical Seminary cost?
Published tuition: $7,500.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,000.
How big is Wesley Biblical Seminary?
Total enrollment: 24 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 36 students.
Graduate enrollment: 146 students.
What is Wesley Biblical Seminary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Christian Studies (18 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (7 completions)
- Divinity/Ministry (6 completions)
- Religious Education (3 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wesley Biblical Seminary was $7,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Wesley Biblical Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,000 4-Year Tuition
$9,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,000 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wesley Biblical Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wesley Biblical Seminary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wesley Biblical Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,000 | $11,000 | — |
| 2022 | $9,000 | $9,000 | — |
| 2023 | $8,000 | $8,000 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3 Total Applicants
3 Students Admitted
2 First-Time Students Enrolled
66.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wesley Biblical Seminary reported total enrollment of about 24 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.3%), Black or African American (25.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wesley Biblical Seminary in 2024 is 24 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 36 students. Graduate enrollment is about 146 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Wesley Biblical Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Christian Studies: 61% male / 39% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 71% male / 29% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wesley Biblical Seminary.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Wesley Biblical Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Christian Studies: 18 completions
2. Theology/Theological Studies: 7 completions
3. Divinity/Ministry: 6 completions
4. Religious Education: 3 completions
5. Bible/Biblical Studies: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Wesley Biblical Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wesley Biblical Seminary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wesley Biblical Seminary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,597
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,832
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wesley Biblical Seminary is a private non-profit institution located in Ridgeland, MS, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Christian Studies, Theology/Theological Studies, Divinity/Ministry. Enrollment is approximately 24 students. Student body composition includes White (58.3%), Black or African American (25.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Ridgeland, MS 39157-1920
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Wesley Biblical Seminary provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wesley Biblical Seminary located?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is located in Ridgeland, MS.
How much does Wesley Biblical Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $7,500 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wesley Biblical Seminary?
Wesley Biblical Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 36 students, White (58.3%), Black or African American (25.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is Wesley Biblical Seminary public or private?
Wesley Biblical Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Ridgeland, MS.
Is Wesley Biblical Seminary an HBCU?
No. Wesley Biblical Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wesley Biblical Seminary a tribal college?
No. Wesley Biblical Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wesley Biblical Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wesley Biblical Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.3%).
Is Wesley Biblical Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Wesley Biblical Seminary: Interdenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.