Wesleyan College
Private college in Macon, Georgia, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other universities with a similar name, see Wesleyan University (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Wellesley College.
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.[2]
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Former names | Georgia Female College (1836–1843) Wesleyan Female College (1843–1917) |
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Motto | Scientia et pietas (Latin); "Knowledge and loyalty" |
Motto in English | Knowledge and devotion |
Type | Private women's college |
Established | Chartered 1836; 188 years ago (1836) opened 1839 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Endowment | $69,000,000 |
President | Meaghan Blight |
Academic staff | 52 |
Undergraduates | 750 (women only) |
Postgraduates | 35 (coed) |
Location | , , United States 32.8745862°N 83.7124689°W / 32.8745862; -83.7124689 |
Campus | Suburban |
Colors | Deep Purple and Lavender |
Nickname | Wolves (formerly Pioneers) |
Website | wesleyancollege |
Wesleyan College Historic District | |
Location | 4760 Forsyth Rd., Macon, Georgia |
Area | 200 acres (80.9 ha) |
Built | 1928 |
Architect | Walker & Weeks; et al. |
Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 04000242[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 2, 2004 |
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