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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 does Wesley Biblical Seminary offer in terms of athletics?

Wesley Biblical Seminary is not presented as a varsity-sports destination: its institutional profile lists no sports teams or athletic-association affiliation. Applicants should not assume that intercollegiate competition or athletic scholarships are part of the student experience.

Students who want recreational exercise should consider options available in the Ridgeland area and ask whether any informal activities are organized during the term. Informal recreation is distinct from a varsity program, a recognized sports club, or an intramural league.

What student groups and Associations are available at Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Student involvement at Wesley Biblical Seminary is best assessed through the groups that are active in a student's intended program and term. A seminary's opportunities for connection may include course cohorts and shared ministry interests, but those should not automatically be described as recognized student organizations.

Applicants seeking student government, a professional association, a service group, or another formal organization should ask student services which groups currently meet and whether online or part-time students can participate. That distinction is particularly useful for students whose schedules will limit time on campus.

Who studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Wesley Biblical Seminary is a small institution with a reported total enrollment of 170 students. Its first-time undergraduate intake is much smaller than its institution-wide enrollment, so the experience may differ from that of a college built around a large freshman class.

In 2024-25 reporting, one first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate enrolled, alongside two transfer-in undergraduates. The institution reported an eight-to-one student-to-faculty ratio. That ratio provides a broad measure of institutional scale, not a promise about the size of every class or the frequency of individual meetings with faculty.

Prospective students should compare the population within their own degree program and delivery format. Total enrollment alone cannot show how many classmates will attend a particular in-person course, join a live online session, or study part-time.

How does student life look like at Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Everyday student life at Wesley Biblical Seminary is shaped by its small size and religious academic focus. For a prospective student, the most useful questions concern when classmates and faculty interact, how courses are delivered, and which activities occur outside scheduled classes.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio of eight to one suggests a small institutional scale, but it should not be mistaken for an individual class-size guarantee. Online and part-time students should ask how they can reach instructors, participate in discussions, and access advising. Students expecting a residential undergraduate social calendar should weigh that expectation against the seminary's academic setting and housing arrangements.

What libraries are available to students at Wesley Biblical Seminary?

Library access matters at Wesley Biblical Seminary because biblical and theological coursework depends on books, scholarly articles, and research tools. Students should check what resources their particular courses require and how they can access them, especially if they will study remotely.

Before enrolling, ask the academic program which collections, electronic databases, research assistance, and borrowing arrangements students may use. An online catalog or digital subscription is different from a staffed study space; students who need a place to work on campus should confirm access hours and facilities separately.

Wesley Biblical Seminary Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

170

Total staff

6 full time, 9 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Wesley Biblical Seminary Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 24
Graduate: 146

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 25
Part-time: 145

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 2
Black or African American: 6
White: 14
Unknown: 2

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.