Description

As one of Delaware’s oldest private colleges, Wesley College in Dover offers students a unique academic experience in a historical setting.

The school is a United Methodist institution for higher learning and has undergraduate and graduate degrees in a multitude of fields: Biological Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Medical Technology, Physical Education K-12, and more.

Here are more of the features of the college:

*Academic and social clubs
*Bible study and church services
*Community service groups
*Cultural events and programs through Schwartz Center for the Arts
*Financial aid for qualifying applicants
*Internships
*Professional practicums
*Research programs
*Smaller class sizes and student to teacher ratios
*Study abroad programs to Asia, Australia and Europe

The school has an online application process for admissions. It also provides students with a number of campus locations: Dover, Dover Air Force Base, and New Castle.

Students can gain a host of experiences from student life at Wesley College in Dover. Potential applicants who want a small, diverse institution on the East Coast with much to offer in the way of academics and recreational activities should take a look.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Wolverines

Website

www.wesley.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$19,930

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,930

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

2,263

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,032
Freshman Class
591
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,263

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
89%
Graduate
11%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
32%
Out-of-State
68%

Gender of Students

Women
46%
Men
54%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
28%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
64%
Latino
4%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Delaware
32%
New Jersey
30%
Maryland
19%
Pennsylvania
9%
New York
5%
Other
5%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%