School Information

83.7
Total Enrollment 3,148
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Wesleyan University

http://www.wesleyan.edu
237 High St, Middletown, Connecticut 06459
(860) 685-2000

Wesleyan University is known for the excellence of its academic and co-curricular programs. More than 2,700 undergraduates—and some 200 graduate students—from around the world pursue their classroom studies, research projects, and co-curricular interests in ways that are demanding and intensely rewarding. Here, on a beautiful campus overlooking the Connecticut River, students learn to do productive and innovative work that makes a positive difference in the world—that’s what Wesleyan is about.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Wesleyan University, 52.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 49.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $29,451), and 40% receive loans ($5,654 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,040.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wesleyan University is $20,759 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,250 people applied to Wesleyan University. Of the applicants, 27.0% were admitted (30.0% male & 25.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (35.0% male and 29.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     7.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     95.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     84.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     93.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     93.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (860) 685-3000
Admissions Office Email interview@wesleyan.edu
Admissions Office Address Wesleyan University, Office of Admissions, 70 Wyllys Avenue Middletown, CT 06459
Admissions Website http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to Wesleyan University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Wesleyan University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 740
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 740
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 30
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
ACT English (25th Percentile) 29
ACT English (75th Percentile) 33
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 34
 
Wesleyan University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 132 0
African-American/Black Studies 14
American/United States Studies/Civilization 36 0
East Asian Studies 22
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 12
French Studies 19
German Studies 4
Italian Studies 9
Latin American Studies 7
Russian Studies 2
Spanish and Iberian Studies 7
Biological and biomedical sciences 50 4 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29 4 3
Molecular Biochemistry 21
Molecular Biology 0 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 1
Computer Science 4 1
Education 2
Education, General 2
English language and literature/letters 59
English Language and Literature, General 44
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 15
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4 0
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
Russian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 6
History 27 0
History, General 27 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6 61
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 61
Mathematics and statistics 20 2 4
Mathematics, General 20 2 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 27
Ancient Studies/Civilization 6
Science, Technology and Society 21
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 27 0
Philosophy 14 0
Religion/Religious Studies 13 0
Physical Sciences 13
Astronomy 3 3
Chemistry, General 17 4 4
Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Physics, General 9 3 2
Psychology 61 6
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 17 4
Psychology, General 44 2
Social sciences 173 0
Anthropology 8 0
Archeology 3
Economics, General 36 0
Economics, Other 21
Political Science and Government, General 54 0
Social Sciences, Other 16
Sociology 35
Visual and performing arts 95 7 3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 10
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0
Dance, General 11 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11 0
Film/Cinema Studies 30
Fine/Studio Arts, General 17
Music, Other 16 7 3
 
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