Wesley Biblical Seminary
Wesley Biblical Seminary is a private seminary in the Methodist (Wesleyan-Arminian) tradition in Ridgeland, Mississippi. It was founded in 1974 and serves men and women who come from thirty denominations from all across the United States and other countries. WBS is fully virtual offering polysynchronous online learning with headquarters located outside Jackson, Mississippi.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Undergraduate enrollment: 40
- Student to faculty ratio: 8:1
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Ridgeland, MS
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Wesley Biblical Seminary include Christian Studies, Theology, Divinity.
- Christian Studies (18 master's)
- Theology (7 master's)
- Divinity (6 master's)
- Religious Education (3 bachelor's)
- Bible (2 master's)
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
- In-state tuition and fees: $7,500
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $7,500
- Books and supplies: $500
- Off-campus room and board: $9,000
- Off-campus with family: $3,000
- Typical cost of attendance: $8,000
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 0%
- Federal loan recipients: 0%
Admissions
Wesley Biblical Seminary admits 57% of applicants. Of students admitted, 25% enrolled.
- Applications: 7
- Admitted: 4
- Enrolled: 1
- Yield (first-choice signal): 25%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 40
- Women: 28%
- Age 25 and older: 56%
- Graduate students: 85
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 45%
- Student to faculty: 8:1
- Professor salary: $60,000
- Associate professor salary: $56,250
- Assistant professor salary: $45,000
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Wesley Biblical Seminary acceptance rate? Wesley Biblical Seminary admits 57% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
What majors does Wesley Biblical Seminary offer? Popular programs include Christian Studies, Theology, Divinity, Religious Education, Bible.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Wesley Biblical Seminary official site: see the campus website.