Wesleyan University Admission Requirements
Middletown, ConnecticutChances of getting into Wesleyan University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
17.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
How hard is it to get into Wesleyan University and can I get accepted? The school has a 17% acceptance rate ranking it #2 in Connecticut for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,218 out of 12,706 applicants were admitted making Wesleyan University a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Wesleyan University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
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| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
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| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Wesleyan University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.73Typical High School Grades
A-You will need very good grades in high school to get into Wesleyan University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wesleyan University was 3.73 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Connecticut for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Wesleyan University is a very selective school.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 57% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 25% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 12% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 4% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
69% of Wesleyan University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 69% |
| Top 25% of class | 92% |
| Top 50% of class | 98% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 2% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8,059 | 4,647 | 12,706 |
| Accepted | 1,225 | 993 | 2,218 |
| Acceptance Rate | 15% | 21% | 17% |
| Enrolled | 447 | 356 | 803 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 36% | 36% | 36% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wesleyan University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Wesleyan University?
17% of those who apply are granted admission to Wesleyan University. Admission competition is very high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
