For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at Wesleyan College rose by 4.8%, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students paid $27,650 to attend the private, four-year, not-for-profit institution this year, an increase of $1,260 from the $26,390 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 80% of the undergraduate students at the school are residents of Georgia. Residents from other states make up about 7%, while international students account for roughly 1%.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who enrolled at Wesleyan College in the 2022-23 academic year received some form of student financial aid. A total of 122 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $3 million, and 87 students borrowed over $570,498 in student loans.
Among all undergraduates, 431 students utilized grants or scholarships totaling $10.1 million. Additionally, 316 students took out federal student loans totaling $2.1 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 83 | 68% | $489,609 | $5,899 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 108 | 89% | $430,493 | $3,986 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 122 | 100% | $2.1 million | $17,172 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 122 | 100% | $3 million | $24,714 |
| Federal student loans | 86 | 70% | $457,891 | $5,324 |
| Other student loans | 18 | 15% | $112,607 | $6,256 |
| Student loan aid | 87 | 71% | $570,498 | $6,557 |
| Total student aid | 122 | 100% | $3.6 million | $29,390 |
