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Colleges / Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%

Wesleyan Student Life

Wesleyan University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Wesleyan University has several thriving Club Sports. In fact, more students participate in the Club Sports than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Wesleyan University include Dance and Performance Groups, Theater Groups, Identity/Affinity Groups and Wesleyan Student Assembly.

Wesleyan University students' favorite campus events are Student Involvement Fair, Spring Fling/WesDay and End of the year performances by our dance organizations.

Does Wesleyan University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Wesleyan University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for senior
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 98.5%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 3,001
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,983
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Wesleyan University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Wesleyan University students live on campus. In 2023, 98.5% of undergrads at Wesleyan University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 0.1% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Wesleyan University. There are 3,001 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,069 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,983 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 98% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Wesleyan University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Wesleyan University Athletics

At Wesleyan University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Wesleyan University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Crew NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Squash NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Badminton Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rock Climbing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Sailing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Water Polo Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Safety at Wesleyan University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Wesleyan University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Wesleyan campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Wesleyan offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Wesleyan has Self-defense classes offered by certified instructors.

Plan a Visit to Wesleyan University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Wesleyan University, take Interstate 91 to Middletown, CT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Connecticut you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Wesleyan University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Wesleyan University

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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Wesleyan Students

54%

Women

46%

Men

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

9%

In State

91%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

54%

11%

10%

9%

7%

5%

3%

0.07%

0.03%

Undergraduate Students

3,069

Non-Resident / International Students

311

Graduate Students

184

Wesleyan Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$67,016

Out-of-State

$67,016

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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