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Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Middletown, ct. Founded in 1831, Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 70 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 3,006 undergraduates
cost $64,022 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 14.4%
SAT score average 1426
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Economics
Psychology, General
Political Science and Government
Area Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Research and Experimental Psychology
Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $64,022
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,180
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,470
Cost of attendance* $84,872
Average financial aid package $71,032
Estimated cost $13,840 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $64,022
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,180
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,470
Cost of attendance* $84,872
Average financial aid package $71,032
Estimated cost $13,840 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,006, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

3,271

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wesleyan University, students love their Club Sports, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT 06459
phone 860-685-2000
address www.wesleyan.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Club sports

Dance and performance groups

Theater groups

Identity/affinity groups

Wesleyan student assembly

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, ct.

What is the acceptance rate at Wesleyan University? 

The acceptance rate for Wesleyan University is 14%.

What’s the average GPA for Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for Wesleyan University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wesleyan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $339,488.

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