Now known as Wesleyan College , it was the first college in the world chartered specifically to grant bachelor 's degrees to women .
United States : Established in 1836 , Georgia Female College in Macon , GA opened its doors to students on January 7 , 1839 .
Now known as Wesleyan College , United States was the first college in the world chartered specifically to grant bachelor 's degrees to women .
United States : Established in 1836 , Georgia Female College in Macon , GA opened its doors to students on January 7 , 1839 .