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Wesleyan University

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Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is a private liberal arts university with about 3,000 undergraduates. Wesleyan is well known for its open curriculum, progressive culture, and strengths in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It is also a member of the “Little Ivies” and has a strong reputation for producing graduates in creative and academic fields. The campus blends historic New England architecture with a lively, artistic energy. Wesleyan students are often described as independent, socially conscious, and creative, with a culture that values activism, intellectual exploration, and interdisciplinary learning. With its emphasis on freedom and critical thinking, Wesleyan attracts students eager to chart their own academic and personal paths.

Admissions Statistics

Regular Decision
Applicants
13,080
Admitted
1,871
Admit Rate
0.1430428135%
Total Enrolled
825
Early Decision
Early Applicants
1,309
Early Admitted
502
ED Admit Rate
0.3834988541%
Admits from Early
0.2115465655%
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
2,844
Accepted Spot
1,734
Admitted
5
WL Admit Rate
0%

Academic Profile

Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
N/A
Top 10% of Class
0.78%
Top 25% of Class
0.94%
Top 50% of Class
0.99%
Demographics
Men
388
Admit Rate: 0.1802197802%
Women
437
Admit Rate: 0.1541371158%
Non-International
89.6%
International
10.4%

Admission Factors

Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankConsidered
Academic GPAConsidered
Standardized TestsImportant
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsImportant
Talent/AbilityConsidered
Character/PersonalConsidered
InterviewVery Important
First GenerationConsidered

Cost & Outcome

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$72,438
Out-of-State Tuition
$72,438
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$77,600
Mid Career Pay
$149,200
Student Body
Undergrads
2,969
Total Students
3,099