- Acceptance rate: 59% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 518–573 reading and writing, 450–543 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–24 composite
- Average net price: $15,621 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Wesleyan College reported: an acceptance rate of 59% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Wesleyan College reviews each application.
Wesleyan College GPA requirements
Wesleyan College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wesleyan College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wesleyan College acceptance rate
Wesleyan College admitted 799 of 1,352 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 59%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Macon, Georgia, with 496 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Wesleyan College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 518 | 550 | 573 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 | 543 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 17 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1075 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Wesleyan College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Wesleyan College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,621 a year at Wesleyan College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Wesleyan College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Wesleyan College admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Wesleyan College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Wesleyan College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 518–573 in reading and writing and 450–543 in math; ACT composite 20–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into Wesleyan College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Wesleyan College admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
Wesleyan College's acceptance rate was 59% for fall 2024: it admitted 799 of 1,352 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Wesleyan College test optional?
Yes. Wesleyan College considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Wesleyan College?
Wesleyan College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Wesleyan College?
A lot: Wesleyan College requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Wesleyan College if a parent went there?
No. Wesleyan College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Wesleyan College accept AP credit?
Yes. Wesleyan College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Wesleyan College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,621 a year at Wesleyan College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Wesleyan College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wesleyan CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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