Wesley College

Wesley College Florence, located in Mississippi, is a private, co-educational, not-for-profit, Bible college. Wesley College traces its history back to 1944, when the Atlanta Bible College was reborn as the Dallas Bible School. In 1953, Westminster College in Tehuacana was acquired by the Congregational Methodist Church from the Methodist Protestant Church. After its relocation to Florence in 1972, the name of Westminster College was changed to Wesley College in 1976. Wesley College is also known as WC, or Wesley.

Wesley College offers certificates and bachelor’s degrees in subjects like Christian education, youth ministries, Christian counseling, pastoral ministries, Biblical literature, missions, and Biblical studies. The college campus sits on roughly 40 acres.

Wesley College has several on-campus clubs and organizations such as Alpha Chi Omega, Spiritual Warriors, The Student Government Association, Ensembles, and The Wesley Mission Fellowship. Financial assistance is also available. The athletic teams of WC are nicknamed the Wesley Warriors.

Wesley College Highlights

Where Wesley College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Other Protestant religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Wesley College was 145 in 2007 (112 full-time equivalent).

About 68% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 32% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 59% are full-time and 41% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Wesley College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Wesley College provides on-campus housing for 80 of its 112 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Wesley College Admissions (2007)