About
Established in 1836 as the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, is highly regarded for its historic commitment to female leadership and empowerment. Undergraduates excel in top-tier programs like nursing, business administration, psychology, and pre-medicine, all of which benefit from a tight-knit 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The campus culture is defined by a diverse and supportive sisterhood where unique, century-old class traditions foster lifelong social and professional bonds. Distinctively, the college’s "From Day One" initiative guarantees every student hands-on professional experience—including internships, leadership training, and global study opportunities—integrated directly into their four-year degree.
Wikipedia:Wesleyan College is a private, liberal arts women's college in Macon, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1836, Wesleyan was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. It opened in 1839, two years after the opening of Mount Holyoke College.
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