Wesleyan College

Step into history at Wesleyan College, a distinguished private liberal arts women's college nestled in Macon, Georgia. Chartered in 1836 and opening its doors in 1839, Wesleyan holds the remarkable distinction of being the first college in the world specifically chartered to grant degrees to women, setting a precedent for female higher education globally.

Wesleyan's rich heritage is a tapestry of groundbreaking achievements. It is proudly recognized as the birthplace of the nation's first two sororities, Alpha Delta Pi (originally the Adelphean Society) founded in 1851, and Phi Mu (originally the Philomathean Society) founded in 1852—collectively known as the "Macon Magnolias." The college also boasts the world's oldest alumnae association, established in 1859, a testament to the enduring bonds forged within its historic halls.

Academically, Wesleyan College is a beacon of excellence, consistently earning high praise with a #3 ranking among Baccalaureate colleges by Washington Monthly and a #6 regional ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The college fosters a vibrant, empowering environment for its 614 undergraduate women, along with a coed postgraduate program for 35 students. Under the leadership of President Meaghan Blight, Wesleyan continues its legacy of empowering women through a rigorous liberal arts education, guided by its motto, "Scientia et pietas"—"Knowledge and loyalty."