Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Middletown, Connecticut |
| Online | wesleyan.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,067 prospective students applied, and 2,540 were granted admission. Of those admitted 910 enrolled in the school. 3,370 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 211 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $61,449 plus fees of $600. Wesleyan University is ranked 33 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Wesleyan University is rated within the top 8% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wesleyan University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#33 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Connecticut
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
#22 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Connecticut
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1300/1510 |
| ACT | 31/34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $55 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $17,531 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,465 |
| Total One Year Cost | $82,245 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 24% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14% |
| Ethnic Studies | 12% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130697 IPEDS survey data for Wesleyan University.
Current students may use the Wesleyan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.