Wesleyan College
Wesleyan College is a private, liberal arts women's college located in Macon, Georgia, United States. The Wesleyan College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 2004. Founded in 1836, Wesleyan is the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students603 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio7:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 128 miles radius of Wesleyan College
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Mercer University
5 miles away |
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Emory University
72 miles away |
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Herzing University-Atlanta
77 miles away |
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LaGrange College
78 miles away |
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Brenau University
99 miles away |
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Andrew College
99 miles away |
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Piedmont College
117 miles away |
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Truett McConnell University
119 miles away |
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Tuskegee University
120 miles away |
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Shorter University
128 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Brenau University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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LaGrange College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Piedmont College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Shorter University
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1919 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
47%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1190 |
| ACT | 21 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $510/credit | |
| In State Students | $510/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $510/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $770/credit | |
| In State Students | $770/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $770/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,950 | $22,950 | $22,950 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,700 | $35,700 | $35,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $63,750 | $63,750 | $63,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $38,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Wesleyan College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,590 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $757 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $3,640 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $11,129 |
| Federal Student Loans | 69% | $6,198 |
| Private Loans | 23% | $6,258 |
$15,237
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,045 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,962 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,282 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,486 |
| Over $110,000$19,972 |
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Student Population
564
Undergrads
39
Graduates
581
Women
22
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
41% |
|
Black/African American |
33% |
|
Non-resident alien |
15% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
