Wesley College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Founded in 1873, Wesley College is Delaware's oldest private college. Located on a 50-acre campus in Dover, this liberal arts school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Wesley boasts more than 30 areas of study, student-centered learning, and a 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Wesley undergraduates must fulfill core requirements and may select from 25 programs. Wesley's graduate programs include master's degrees in business, education, environmental science, nursing, and occupational therapy, as well as online degrees in sport leadership and criminal justice. For students seeking advanced training but not a degree, Wesley provides undergraduate and graduate certificates in fields such as nursing, coaching, and education. Interested students can fill out a free online application. First-year applicants must submit test scores, although the application does not require letters of recommendation or essays. Transfer students may transfer in courses completed with a "C" or higher.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
55% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |