Wesleyan University Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Can I get into Wesleyan University? The school has a 16% acceptance rate. Last year, 2,013 out of 12,360 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 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
16% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements
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. 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 | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,680 | 4,680 | 12,360 |
| Accepted | 1,110 | 903 | 2,013 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 19% | 16% |
| Enrolled | 410 | 351 | 761 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 37% | 39% | 38% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2019.
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 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130697 IPEDS survey data for Wesleyan University.