Wesley Biblical Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8239 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2124 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2031 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #5 of 5 | In Jackson |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 24
- Graduates
- 146
- Male:Female Ratio
- 71:29
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wbs.edu
Wesley Biblical Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wesley Biblical Seminary has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 67% | |
| Applicants | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Admissions | 4 | 4 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
170 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 91 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 (28%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 13 (8%) |
| Asian | 3 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.6%) |
| Two or more races | 1 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,500 | $13,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,500 | $13,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,500 | $13,200 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | |
| Fee in-state | $600 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 |
Wesley Biblical Seminary majors
Wesley Biblical Seminary has granted 31 master's across 4 programs and 2 doctorate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wesley Biblical Seminary.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Studies | 18 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 4 | 2 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 31 | 2 |
Publications & Citations
Wesley Biblical Seminary has published 21 scientific papers with 27 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Art & Design, History, Literature, Environmental Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Classics and Ancient History, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 17 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1880 E County Line Road Ridgeland, Mississippi, 39157-1920 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 154,000 |
| Phone | 6013668880 |