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Wesleyan College

#407 in US ranking Macon, GA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$40,104
Tuition & fees
$27,650
Avg. aid
$18,977
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59%
SAT range
968–1116
ACT range
20–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Median salary
$57,326
1 yr after graduation

What does Wesleyan College offer in terms of athletics?

Wesleyan's reported sports offerings include basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball, cheerleading, and equestrian activities. A reported sports list alone does not establish that every activity currently operates as a varsity team, club, or recreational program.

Institutional reporting does not identify Wesleyan as an NCAA member. Applicants who want to compete should confirm the current team roster, competitive association, season, eligibility rules, and recruiting arrangements with the college before making an enrollment decision. Recreational participation and fitness opportunities may have different access requirements from organized competition.

What student groups and Associations are available at Wesleyan College?

Wesleyan College's reported student organizations include the Student Government Association, Black Student Alliance, Association of eXemplary International Students, and Campus Activities Board. These examples show opportunities for representation, cultural connection, and event planning.

The reported list also includes an organization identified as GLBAL, reflecting an LGBTQ-focused student association. Organization names and activity can change as student leadership changes, so applicants interested in a particular group should consult the current recognized-organizations directory or campus activities office. Choral and theater participation provide additional ways to join campus activities without belonging to a sports team.

Who studies at Wesleyan College?

Wesleyan College enrolled 531 students in the reported institutional count, making it a relatively small college. Its entering first-time, degree-seeking group numbered 107 students, all recorded as women in the supplied admissions reporting.

The reported geographic mix was 68% Georgia residents, 16% students from other U.S. states, and 16% international students. Eleven degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates entered as transfers. These figures describe particular reporting populations and should not be used to infer an individual student's experience or the makeup of every classroom.

Peterson's 2026 counts include Black or African American, White, Hispanic or Latino, and multiracial students, among other reported racial and ethnic categories. For an applicant, the more useful question is often whether the college offers the academic support, community, and schedule they need, rather than whether a single demographic figure appears representative.

How does student life look like at Wesleyan College?

Daily life at Wesleyan combines a small enrollment with both residential and commuting students. Institutional reporting places 54% of students on campus and 46% in the commuting group, so campus participation need not follow a single residential pattern.

Students can take part in activities programming and performing arts, while the college reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Its small overall student-to-faculty ratio may appeal to applicants seeking frequent contact with instructors, although access to particular courses and appointments depends on scheduling. Commuters and students balancing work with classes should pay particular attention to the timing of events, advising, and required placements.

What libraries are available to students at Wesleyan College?

Willet Memorial Library is Wesleyan College's main campus library. Reported amenities include reservable study rooms and study areas with around-the-clock access on at least some days; that does not mean every library service or part of the building is staffed 24 hours a day.

For research assignments, students should check the library's current catalog and database access, borrowing rules, research-help appointments, and options for obtaining materials not held locally. Students studying remotely or outside regular hours should also confirm which electronic resources and study spaces they can access with their college credentials.

Wesleyan College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

531

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

48 full time, 39 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Wesleyan College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 496
Graduate: 35

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 389
Part-time: 142

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 105

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 50
Black or African American: 144
White: 134
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 5
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 24
Unknown: 2

Wesleyan College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

WomenWomen–

Cheerleading

Women––

Cross-country running

WomenWomen–

Equestrian sports

Women––

Soccer

WomenWomen–

Softball

WomenWomen–

Track and field

WomenWomen–

Volleyball

WomenWomen–

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.

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