Wesley College is a leading private liberal arts college located in the heart of historic Dover, the capital city of the First State. The captivating campus lies within 175 miles of four major metropolitan areas - Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, DC and New York City - allowing students unlimited access to learning, research, social and cultural opportunities. With a combined graduate and undergraduate enrollment of 2,100 students on the Dover campus and 400 at the New Castle, Delaware campus, the College has an outstanding reputation for providing a caring, personalized educational experience. Wesley is a comprehensive college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of liberal arts, sciences and professional programs, and is affiliated with The United Methodist Church.Wesley College seeks to be a premier institution for helping students gain the knowledge, skills, and the moral and ethical attitudes necessary to achieve their personal goals and contribute to the welfare of their communities in the global society. The College endeavors to impart a desire for life-long learning and an enhanced capacity for critical and creative thinking so that students can reap the reward of intellectual growth and professional effectiveness. As a College in a covenant relationship with the United Methodist Church and founded upon Christian principles, Wesley strives to realize a holistic campus environment of common purpose, caring, tolerance, inclusiveness, responsibility, and service that is the heart of community.
Address
120 N State Street, Dover, DE
19901-3876
Admissions Phone Number
302-736-2300
Web Address
Year Founded
1873
Total Enrollment
1,457
Available Degrees
Affiliations & Networks
Rural College/University, Liberal Arts College/University, Private College/University