Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wesleyan College is a private research university in Macon, Georgia, enrolling about 400 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 59.10% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,317 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,650
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,724 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.10% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 400 87.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.52%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 35.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1075
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 680
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,384
- Room & Board: $11,660 annual estimate
Wesleyan College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wesleyan College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wesleyan College?
Wesleyan College is located in Macon, GA (ZIP 31210-4462).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Wesleyan College public or private?
Wesleyan College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wesleyan College cost?
Published tuition: $27,650.
Average net price after aid: $12,724.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,045 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,317 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,943 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,287 |
| $110,001+ | $22,726 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $110,600.
How hard is it to get into Wesleyan College?
Admission rate: 59.10%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1075 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wesleyan College?
Total enrollment: 400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 680 students.
Graduate enrollment: 35 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.52%.
First-year retention: 76.0%.
What do graduates of Wesleyan College earn?
Median earnings: $35,630 six years after entry; $44,317 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,094.
45.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wesleyan College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (30 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (20 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (18 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (12 completions)
- Applied Psychology (5 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (5 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (4 completions)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (4 completions)
- Music, General (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wesleyan College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.10%; completion rate 44.52%; median earnings $44,317 at 10 years; net price $12,724. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$27,650
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wesleyan College was $27,650.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,724
2024 Value
In 2024 Wesleyan College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,724.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,896 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,724 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$110,600 4-Year Tuition
$11,660 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$39,310 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$157,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wesleyan College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.10% 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 Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,775 | $19,775 | $13,232 |
| 2014 | $20,025 | $20,025 | $16,658 |
| 2015 | $20,290 | $20,290 | $13,549 |
| 2016 | $21,750 | $21,750 | $13,112 |
| 2017 | $22,370 | $22,370 | $14,974 |
| 2018 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $12,462 |
| 2019 | $23,970 | $23,970 | $11,358 |
| 2020 | $25,190 | $25,190 | $11,174 |
| 2021 | $26,390 | $26,390 | $11,365 |
| 2022 | $27,650 | $27,650 | $13,631 |
| 2023 | $27,650 | $27,650 | $14,528 |
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
59.10% Acceptance Rate
1,384 Total Applicants
859 Students Admitted
100 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.64% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1075
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wesleyan College reported total enrollment of about 400 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 0% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (36.0%), White (33.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). About 45.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wesleyan College in 2024 is 400 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 680 students. Graduate enrollment is about 35 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.0%
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 Black or African American at 36.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.90% 100% Completion Time
44.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.90% of students graduating from Wesleyan College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Psychology, General: 0% male / 100% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 0% male / 100% 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 Wesleyan College.
Return on Investment
$24,094 Median Student Debt
$44,317 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
770.74% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wesleyan College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 30 completions
2. Psychology, General: 22 completions
3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 20 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 12 completions
6. Applied Psychology: 5 completions
7. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 5 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 4 completions
9. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Wesleyan College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wesleyan College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wesleyan College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,243
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,544
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wesleyan College is a private non-profit institution located in Macon, GA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 400 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (36.0%), White (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). The admission rate is 59.10%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1075. The 150%-time completion rate is 44.52%. Approximately 45.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Macon, GA 31210-4462
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College located?
Wesleyan College is located in Macon, GA.
What is Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wesleyan College is 59.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,384 applicants and 859 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wesleyan College cost?
Reported tuition is $27,650 and average net price is $12,724 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,660 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wesleyan College?
Wesleyan College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 680 students, Black or African American (36.0%), White (33.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wesleyan College?
About 35.2% of students at Wesleyan College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wesleyan College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wesleyan College reports midpoint SAT about 1075 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Wesleyan College earn?
Median earnings are $35,630 six years after entry and $44,317 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wesleyan College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,094.
Is Wesleyan College public or private?
Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit institution located in Macon, GA.
Is Wesleyan College an HBCU?
No. Wesleyan College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wesleyan College a tribal college?
No. Wesleyan College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Macon, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
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.