Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate
Macon, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,384
- Admitted
- 859
- Yield
- 11.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 8 years of federal data, Wesleyan College's acceptance rate has risen from 37.6% in 2016–17 to 62.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 842 to 1,384 (+64%) over that period.
Its 62.1% rate makes Wesleyan College more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
Wesleyan College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 11.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 842 | 317 | 37.6% | 104 |
| 2017–18 | 309 | 144 | 46.6% | 74 |
| 2018–19 | 890 | 426 | 47.9% | 158 |
| 2019–20 | 737 | 323 | 43.8% | 134 |
| 2020–21 | 1,142 | 683 | 59.8% | 139 |
| 2021–22 | 1,044 | 649 | 62.2% | 112 |
| 2022–23 | 1,298 | 867 | 66.8% | 122 |
| 2023–24 | 1,384 | 859 | 62.1% | 100 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,384 | 859 | 62.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 433–465 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 443–478 |
How Wesleyan College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
Wesleyan College's acceptance rate is 62.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (859 admitted of 1,384 applicants).
Is Wesleyan College test optional?
Wesleyan College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wesleyan College?
Wesleyan College received 1,384 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 859.
What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan College?
Admitted students at Wesleyan College typically scored 433–465 on SAT Reading/Writing and 443–478 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wesleyan College getting harder to get into?
Wesleyan College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.6% in 2016–17 to 62.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2016–17 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/.