John Wesley College
Location and Contact Information
2314 North Centennial StreetHigh Point, NC 27265-3197
USA
Main Tel: (336) 889-2262
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
John Wesley College was officially chartered on January 25, 1932 under the name The People’s Bible School; the institute was renamed John Wesley College in 1956. The college is located in High Point, North Carolina and is spread across an area of 25 acres. The college offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees to students. The various degree programs include theology, Christian ministries, elementary teacher education and Christian counseling, among others. In addition, the college provides online education courses to students.
John Wesley College offers students with an active life with on-campus organizations such as the Student Center. The college has a financial aid office, which helps needy and eligible students in obtaining federal grants and loans. The college also assists students in securing attractive placements.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,730 |
| Room and board | $ 5,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid
John Wesley participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 86% | $3,441 |
| Institutional Grant | 29% | $1,450 |
| Federal Grant | 86% | $2,958 |
| Pell Grant | 57% | $3,950 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $975 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 86% | $4,750 |
| Federal Loan | 86% | $4,750 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 24 | 6 |
| Associate | 2 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 78 in 2009-2010 (84 full-time equivalent).
About 80% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 20% of the class.
Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 70% are full-time and 30% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 71% Women 60% All 68%
Room and Board
John Wesley provides on-campus housing for 40 of its 84 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology