Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Middletown, Connecticut. Wesleyan was founded in 1831 and now enrolls around 3,053 students a year, including 2,852 undergrads. Wesleyan offers on-campus housing for up to 2,973 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 98% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Wesleyan! Love 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.

Thinking of pledging? 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.

Learn more about life at Wesleyan on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is January 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

2021 Wesleyan Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	21%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	41%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	49%
Tuition	$59,086

Is Wesleyan a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Wesleyan offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Wesleyan Acceptance Rate 2021

It is extremely difficult to get into Wesleyan. Wesleyan admitted 21% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 12,632 applications received in 2021, 2,640 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wesleyan

Retention is 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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Wesleyan, around 87% come back the next year. Wesleyan's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 91%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Wesleyan Graduates

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

Wesleyan'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. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $1.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $37,557 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wesleyan

Cost 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. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $63,036 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $23,876 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded 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, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit 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, less than an hour from Hartford ; New Haven ; Springfield and MA.

If you want to see 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 and Middletown are like without leaving home.

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