WESLEY COLLEGE
- 120 N State St
- Dover, DE 19901
- OPEID College Code: 00143300
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- General Phone: (302) 736-2300
- President: William N. Johnston
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 2,426
- College Mascot: Wolverines
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Wesley College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Website
- www.wesley.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Wesley College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: my.wesley.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,818 | 1,488 | 3,306 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 945 (52%) | 1,133 (76%) | 2,078 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 323 (34%) | 268 (24%) | 591 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 554 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 380 | 470 |
| SAT ® Math | 380 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | 370 | 460 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 95% | 49% | 10% | 80% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,271 | $3,104 | $1,200 | $6,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.1% | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| Number in Default | 70 | 66 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 689 | 629 | 695 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $19,930 | $18,530 | $17,580 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,930 | $18,530 | $17,580 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,930 | $18,530 | $17,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $8,400 | $7,800 |
| Other Expenses | $900 | $800 | $700 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $8,400 | $7,730 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $900 | $800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $900 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,930 | $28,830 | $27,180 |
| In-State | $30,930 | $28,830 | $27,180 |
| Out of State | $30,930 | $28,830 | $27,180 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,030 | $28,930 | $27,210 |
| In-State | $31,030 | $28,930 | $27,210 |
| Out of State | $31,030 | $28,930 | $27,210 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $22,330 | $20,830 | $19,680 |
| In-State | $22,330 | $20,830 | $19,680 |
| Out of State | $22,330 | $20,830 | $19,680 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,426 Undergraduate: 2,210 Graduate: 216
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,086 Female: 1,340
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,014 Female: 1,196
- Graduate Gender Male: 72 Female: 144
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,954 Part-Time: 472
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,815 Part-Time: 395
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 139 Part-Time: 77
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 23 | 0.9% |
| Black | 699 | 29% |
| Asian | 32 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 4% |
| White | 1,574 | 65% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 10 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 790 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 564 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 339 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 239 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 202 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 181 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 77 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 24 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 253 | 164 | 89 |
| Faculty Status | 77 | 77 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 40 | 40 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 27 | - | 27 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 157 | 72 | 85 |
| Primarily Instruction | 157 | 72 | 85 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 15 | - |
| Other Professionals | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 37 | 34 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 30 | 28 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,790 (72) | $57,769 (32) | $57,807 (40) |
| Professor | $71,106 (23) | $69,413 (13) | $73,308 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $59,933 (18) | $59,538 (7) | $60,185 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,254 (20) | $46,044 (8) | $49,727 (12) |
| Instructor | $43,778 (11) | $40,278 (4) | $45,778 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,284 (72) | $47,266 (32) | $47,298 (40) |
| Professor | $58,179 (23) | $56,794 (13) | $59,981 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $49,038 (18) | $48,714 (7) | $49,243 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,481 (20) | $37,673 (8) | $40,687 (12) |
| Instructor | $35,819 (11) | $32,956 (4) | $37,456 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 409 | 284 | 125 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 348 | 240 | 108 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Field Hockey | 22 | - | 22 |
| Football | 128 | 128 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Lacrosse | 64 | 48 | 16 |
| Soccer | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,500 | $17,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,498 | $6,120 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 29 | 16 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Field Hockey | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 39% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 38% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 17 | 12 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 22 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009