School Overview
Wesley College, located in the state capital of Dover, Delaware, is a coeducation, privately owned and operated, four-year liberal arts college. The college was established as Wilmington Conference academy, a college prep school, in 1873. In 1918 it was converted into a two-year degree granting college and adopted a new name, Wesley Collegiate Institute. In 1978, the college began awarding four-year bachelor’s degrees.
General Information
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Admission Office 120 North State Street Dover, DE 19901-3875 (302) 736-2400 (800) 937-5398 Fax: (302) 736-2400 [email protected] Contact: William Firman Director of Admissions |
Main Address 120 North State Street Dover, DE 19901-3875 (302) 736-2300 www.wesley.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,028 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,869 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Education Education – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,B,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies C Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wesley College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (302) 736-2300 |
| Website: | www.wesley.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://my.wesley.edu/ICS/Admissions/Apply_Online.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online&formname=Undergraduate+Application |
| Address: | 120 N State St, Dover, DE 19901-3875 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,151 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 17% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 876 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $26,756 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $26,756 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,451 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wesley College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wesley College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Education | 5 | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 4 | 30 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wesley College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $26,756 |
| Out-of-state | $26,756 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,800 |
| Out-of-state | $10,800 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 281 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 281 | 100% | $15,451 |
| Student loan aid | 258 | 92% | $7,347 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,163 | 95% | $13,166 |
| Federal student loans | 1,006 | 82% | $9,881 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wesley College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wesley College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,204 | 1,029 | 1,175 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 61% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 14% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wesley College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,151 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,035 |
| Graduate enrollment | 116 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wesley College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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