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Wesley Biblical Seminary

#2194 in US ranking Ridgeland, MS
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$11,850

Admissions

Acceptance rate
57%

What is the history of Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Wesley Biblical Seminary is a Christian theological school in Ridgeland, Mississippi, with roots in the Wesleyan tradition. Its identity is that of a seminary focused on biblical study and preparation for Christian ministry, rather than a broad-based university.

That history matters when comparing programs: students should expect religion and ministry to shape the curriculum, including undergraduate study. Applicants interested in a particular historical milestone, such as the founding date or a campus move, should confirm it against the seminary's current institutional history rather than assume that older descriptions refer to its present Ridgeland location.

What are the faculties and departments at Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Wesley Biblical Seminary specializes in biblical, theological, and ministry education. Prospective students should evaluate its undergraduate and graduate offerings as a focused set of programs, not as a collection of conventional colleges covering unrelated majors.

Program choice affects both the credential earned and the courses required. An applicant considering pastoral ministry, further theological study, or another religious vocation should compare the current catalog's degree requirements, delivery format, fieldwork expectations, and graduation requirements. The distinction is especially important for students comparing an undergraduate religion program with a graduate seminary degree.

The institution reported six full-time and nine part-time faculty members in its institutional profile. Those counts describe staffing across the institution; they do not establish how many instructors teach in any one program or term.

What is the location of Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Wesley Biblical Seminary is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, in the Jackson metropolitan area. Ridgeland is a suburban setting, so students considering in-person classes should plan for transportation as well as class time.

The location provides access to the wider Jackson area, but a student's actual commute will depend on where classes meet and when they are scheduled. Applicants considering a mix of online and in-person study should check the attendance requirements for their specific program before choosing where to live.

What is the mission and vision of Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Wesley Biblical Seminary's educational purpose is Christian theological education grounded in the Bible and the Wesleyan tradition. Its religious commitments are relevant to prospective students because they inform what is taught and how ministry preparation is approached.

Applicants should read the seminary's current mission and doctrinal statements alongside the catalog. Those documents are more useful for assessing fit than the school's name alone: they can clarify expectations for theological study, spiritual formation, and preparation for service. The institution's stated aims describe its commitments, not independently measured student outcomes.

Wesley Biblical Seminary Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Wesley Biblical Seminary

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

University

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Trimesters

Foundation year

1974

Wesley Biblical Seminary Accreditation

Wesley Biblical Seminary is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Wesley Biblical Seminary Programs and Degrees

iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - other

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.