Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · Small city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 16.5%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 14,500
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,479
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 782
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 32%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 16%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 18%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 705–760
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 710–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 33–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 28% / 14%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- considered
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $89,020
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $70,342
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $70,342
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,000
- Students with federal loans
- 16%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 93%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 95%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $41,304
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $73,897
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 3,067
- Graduate students
- 206
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 8 : 1
- Women
- 52%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 14%
- Full-time faculty
- 90%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Michael S. Roth
- Main phone
- (860) 685-2000
- Address
- 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT 06459
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | mid-December |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 1 | mid-February |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | late March |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir
- Application fee
- $65 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- Wesleyan-specific questions in the application; optional arts supplements via SlideRoom
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 2 teachers
Testing: Test optional for most; homeschooled applicants must submit SAT or ACT
Financial aid policies
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- No-loan financial aid
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Meets 100% of need without loans; fee waived for all applicants applying for aid
Source: the college’s official website: wesleyan.edu, wesleyan.edu, wesleyan.edu, wesleyan.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.