Wesleyan College Admission Requirements

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Wesleyan College Admission Overview

Wesleyan College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Wesleyan College admitted 59.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (B+) and SAT 968-1116 / ACT 20-24. Wesleyan College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

59.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Wesleyan College

Acceptance Rate

The Wesleyan College acceptance rate is 59.1%. Last year, 799 of 1,352 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

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

Wesleyan College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Wesleyan College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.28

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.28

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wesleyan College typically have around a 3.28 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Wesleyan College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #26 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Wesleyan College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Wesleyan College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

968-1116

Freshmen who sent SAT

19%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 518
  • Math 450
  • Composite 968
SAT 25th percentile scores for Wesleyan College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 573
  • Math 543
  • Composite 1116
SAT 75th percentile scores for Wesleyan College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wesleyan College typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 968–1116) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. Wesleyan College ranks #32 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 968 to 1116

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Wesleyan College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Wesleyan College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1116+ Above 75th >73%
1040 to 1116 Avg + 59%-73%
968 to 1040 Avg - 43%-59%
Below 968 Below mid-50 <43%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

7%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 17
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Wesleyan College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 20
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Wesleyan College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wesleyan College typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wesleyan College places #14 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Wesleyan College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Wesleyan College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >73%
22 to 24 Avg + 59%-73%
20 to 22 Avg - 43%-59%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <43%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Wesleyan College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,352 0 1,352
Accepted 799 0 799
Acceptance Rate 59% NaN 59%
Enrolled 107 0 107
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% NaN 13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Wesleyan College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Wesleyan College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Wesleyan College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 59.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (968-1116); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141325.

GPA calculator: Wesleyan College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026