Wesley College, DE
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Wesley College Rankings
Affordability51
Selectivity2
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings22
Diversity72
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wesley College
82%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism4%
Education9%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies20%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Wesley College
62%
Admission Rate
455
Median SAT Math
467
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–510
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–513
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wesley College
$26K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wesley College
80%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
45%
Repayment Rate
$322
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 45% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 61% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wesley College
59%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
25%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 25% | 61% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 19% | 60% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 44% | 53% |
| Black | 27% | 28% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 38% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 30% | 44% |
| Other race | 20% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wesley College
92%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wesley College
1,163
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
122
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 43% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DE | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wesley College, DE
Harris School of Business-Dover Campus
1 miles, SW
Delaware State University
2 miles, N
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