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Wesleyan University
Middletown,
CT
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate14%
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About Wesleyan
Wesleyan University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Middletown, Connecticut. Wesleyan was founded in 1831. The college currently enrolls around 3,253 students a year, including 3,069 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Wesleyan University
It is extremely difficult to get into Wesleyan. The acceptance rate at Wesleyan is 14%. In 2022, 14,521 students applied to Wesleyan and 2,096 were admitted.
| Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 14% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 55% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 52% |
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Wesleyan University is located in the town of Middletown, Connecticut, in the suburbs of Hartford ; New Haven ; Springfield and MA.
If you are interested in seeing Wesleyan for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Middletown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wesleyan University and Middletown are like without leaving home.
College Info
Wesleyan Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wesleyan is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wesleyan is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Wesleyan University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Wesleyan SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1310 - 1505
Math SAT Range
660 - 760
Reading SAT Range
660 - 750
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1505 and Above
Good
1310 to 1505
Avg
1310 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Wesleyan students is 1391. Applicants with SAT scores of 1505 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Wesleyan, while applicants with SAT scores between 1310 to 1505 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1310 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Wesleyan.
Wesleyan Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$86,050
In State$86,050
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$66,716
$66,716
Fees
$300
$300
Housing
$19,034
$19,034
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Wesleyan is like? There are approximately 3,253 students enrolled at Wesleyan, including 3,069 undergraduate students and 184 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 9% percent are from CT and 91% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time9%
In State91%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,253
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
14%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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