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Your chances of getting into Wesleyan College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.1%
Admission Difficulty for Wesleyan College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wesleyan College is 62.1%.  Its admission rate is the 20th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wesleyan College and can you get accepted?

Wesleyan College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 859 out of the 1,384 who applied were admitted.

Wesleyan College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wesleyan College?

62% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wesleyan College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.28 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 910 on the SAT

Wesleyan College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.28

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Wesleyan College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wesleyan College are to have around a 3.28 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Wesleyan College accepts 62% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wesleyan College is 3.28 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #29 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wesleyan College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Wesleyan College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 21.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 25.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Wesleyan College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wesleyan College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

876-943

Applicants Submitting SAT 

6%
SAT Scores for Wesleyan College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 433
Math 25th Percentile 443
Composite 25th Percentile 876
SAT Scores for Wesleyan College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 465
Math 75th Percentile 478
Composite 75th Percentile 943
Average SAT Score 910

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Wesleyan College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Wesleyan College is 910 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 876-943. Students who get into Wesleyan College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Wesleyan College ranks #50 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 910 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Wesleyan College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 876 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 876, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Wesleyan College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 910 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 909, you have around a 62% chance of being admitted. A 943 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

Wesleyan College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
943 and Above Good >76%
909 to 943 Avg + 62%-76%
876 to 909 Avg - 46%-62%
843 to 876 Reach 32%-46%
Less than 843 Low <32%
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Wesleyan College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Wesleyan College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Wesleyan College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wesleyan College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,384 0 1,384
Accepted 859 0 859
Acceptance Rate 62% NaN 62%
Enrolled 100 0 100
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% NaN 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wesleyan College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wesleyan College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wesleyan College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wesleyan College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141325 IPEDS survey data for Wesleyan College.

Last updated February 24, 2025