Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Wesleyan University reported a 16.1% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Middletown, CT, with an SAT reference of 1490 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $30,177 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

16.1%

14,970 applicants

SAT reference

1490

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$30,177

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Wesleyan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)144014901540
ACT (composite, 1–36)323434

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

92.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

94.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$73,897

Student Body

3,067

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Wesleyan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$4,871
$30,001 – $48,000$3,604
$48,001 – $75,000$6,175
$75,001 – $110,000$17,294
$110,000+$51,140

Top Majors at Wesleyan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences205
Psychology102
Visual & Performing Arts98
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies66
Biological & Biomedical Sciences58
English Language & Literature51
Physical Sciences39
Computer & Information Sciences29
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies28
Philosophy & Religious Studies19

Financial Aid at Wesleyan University

About Wesleyan University

Official website: https://www.wesleyan.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Wesleyan University

What is the acceptance rate at Wesleyan University?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Wesleyan University is 16%. the reported applicant count is about 14,970. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Wesleyan University?

The historical 16% acceptance rate suggests Wesleyan University was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wesleyan University?

The imported historical records for Wesleyan University include an SAT reference value of 1490 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Wesleyan University?

The stored historical average net price at Wesleyan University is $30,177 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 45%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $56,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Wesleyan University is 92%. its stored first-year retention rate is 95%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $73,897. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Wesleyan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Wesleyan University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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