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Wesleyan College

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Accelerating Equality for Women - First in 1836, Now and Forever. As the world’s first institution chartered to award degrees to women, Wesleyan offers an equal platform to every woman who steps onto our gorgeous residential campus in Macon, Georgia, near Atlanta. Small classes ensure professors become mentors, classmates become allies,
and campus quickly becomes home. From STEM and entrepreneurship labs to our famous CEO Leadership Institute, athletics program, and more, Wesleyan dismantles barriers limiting women’s potential. Graduates become trailblazing leaders in medicine, business, government, law, education, and the arts— pioneers wherever women’s
leadership is needed most.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Women's College
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Academic programs

  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Ready to lead? Applying to Wesleyan College is straightforward, and our team is available to provide you and your family with one-on-one support through every step! We’re committed to making the college application process smooth and stress-free for you. Submit your Common Application and high-school transcript - we proudly remain
test-optional. We evaluate applications on a rolling admission basis, including your eligibility for our entrance scholarships ($40,000–$64,000 over four years), which you’ll be automatically considered for as soon as you submit your application. Accept your offer by depositing before May 1 to secure housing and finalize enrollment.

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Investing in yourself shouldn’t mean compromising your future. Wesleyan’s tuition is among the Southeast’s most affordable - and we never charge extra for out-of-state students. Nearly every student receives aid, and our average package of scholarships, grants, and need-based assistance drives your net cost below many public institutions.
When you apply to Wesleyan, you’re automatically considered for generous merit scholarships ranging from $40,000 to $64,000 over four years, and you’ll receive your admission decision within days. For Premier Scholarships like the prestigious $80,000 CEO Women in Leadership Scholarship, submit a separate application by February 2,
2026.
We know budgeting for college can be stressful. That’s why our personalized approach to financial aid begins before you ever step onto campus. Our dedicated team will guide you through every detail - whether it’s navigating forms, estimating your student bill, or
identifying additional resources to help finance your education such as state grants, endowed awards, or campus jobs. We’ll walk you and your family through the entire financial aid process step by step, ensuring you fully understand and leverage all available aid opportunities.
At Wesleyan, affordability doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or community. It means providing you and your family personalized, compassionate support every step of the way. Connect with our counselors today and discover how we humanize and simplify
the college application and funding experience. We care deeply, and we’re here to make your meaningful college journey both achievable and affordable.

Visit us

During your visit, a Wesleyan student guide will provide a genuine, firsthand perspective on campus life while strolling with you through our stunning grounds. Take in breathtaking views from historic marble-clad buildings and magnolia tree-lined pathways to our tranquil pond and fountain. Explore modern facilities, including entrepreneurship labs, art studios, advanced nursing simulators, and beautifully renovated Banks Hall residence. Along the way, meet professors, peek into engaging
classes, and experience true Southern hospitality by joining us for lunch. Reserve your tour now, including our popular Sunset Tours, or explore campus virtually if you’re unable to visit in person.

“Our nearly 200-year legacy of empowerment proves the power of women’s leadership—join the first college for women and write the next chapter of equality.”