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Wesleyan University Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
19%
Admission Difficulty for Wesleyan University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Very High 
How hard is it to get into Wesleyan University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Wesleyan University is 19%.  It ranks #3 in Connecticut and #61 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Wesleyan University is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 2,540 out of 13,067 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 8 percent on standardized admission tests. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Wesleyan University application fee is $55 and applications are due by Oct 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wesleyan University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 51% of students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Wesleyan University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1300-1510
Applicants Submitting SAT 
51%
SAT Scores for Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 650
SAT Math 25th 650
SAT Composite 25th 1300
SAT Scores for Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 750
SAT Math 75th 760
SAT Composite 75th 1510
Average SAT Score 1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Wesleyan University score in the top 12 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1300-1510.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Wesleyan University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1510 and Above Good >31%
1405 to 1510 Avg + 19%-31%
1300 to 1405 Avg - 11%-19%
1195 to 1300 Reach 6%-11%
Less than 1195 Low <6%
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Wesleyan University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
31-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
27%
ACT Scores for Wesleyan University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 34
ACT Math 25th 28
ACT Composite 25th 31
ACT Scores for Wesleyan University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 33
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Wesleyan University regularly accepts students who score 31 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 5 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 31-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Wesleyan University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >36%
32 to 34 Avg + 19%-36%
31 to 32 Avg - 13%-19%
30 to 31 Reach 9%-13%
Less than 30 Low <9%
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Wesleyan University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Wesleyan University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

High School Class Rank

76% of Wesleyan University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wesleyan University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 76%
Top 25% of class 0%
Top 50% of class 99%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Wesleyan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,129 4,938 13,067
Accepted 1,440 1,100 2,540
Acceptance Rate 18% 22% 19%
Enrolled 480 430 910
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 33% 39% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Oct 15, 2022
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Oct 15, 2022.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wesleyan University is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wesleyan University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wesleyan University
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.

FAQs

Does Wesleyan University prefer SAT or ACT?

51% of students submit their SAT scores to Wesleyan University. 27% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Wesleyan University?

19% of those who apply are granted admission to Wesleyan University. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1300 and 1510. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 31 and 34. 27% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.