Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University Overview

Wesleyan University is a private, nonprofit school in the suburban setting of Middletown, Connecticut. Wesleyan was founded in 1831 and the school presently has around 3,581 students per year, including 3,385 undergraduate students. Wesleyan ensures on-campus housing for up to 2,973 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 98% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! January 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Wesleyan by April 1.

Student Involvement at Wesleyan

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Wesleyan's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Wesleyan students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Wesleyan has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Wesleyan has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Wesleyan on the Student Life page.

2022 Wesleyan Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	19%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	55%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	51%
Tuition	$63,722
Percent of Need Met	100%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$65,227

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Is Wesleyan a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Wesleyan offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Wesleyan University

It is extremely difficult to get into Wesleyan. Wesleyan admitted 19% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 13,067 applications received in 2022, 2,540 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wesleyan

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 95% of students who start at Wesleyan return for their second year of college. Wesleyanhas a six year graduation rate of 91 for undergrads. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Wesleyan Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Wesleyan directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Wesleyan University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Wesleyan's endowment was valued at $1.7 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Wesleyan spends about $30,493 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesleyan

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Wesleyan meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Wesleyan full-time are awarded $65,227 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,873 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesleyan.

Based on this information, how does Wesleyan sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wesleyan a good school for you?

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Where is Wesleyan University Located?

Wesleyan is located in the suburban setting of Middletown, Connecticut, in the suburbs of Hartford ; New Haven ; Springfield and MA.

If you would like to see Wesleyan for yourself, be sure to 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 and Middletown are like without leaving home.

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