Wesleyan University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

17.1%

Acceptance Rate

2,973

Undergrads

$27,888

Net Price / Year

91.6%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Middletown, CT. The school enrolls approximately 4,011 students. With an acceptance rate of 17.1%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 4,011

Men 1,892

Women 2,119

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 15.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 95%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

17.1%

Acceptance Rate

14,389

Applications

825

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

705

760

SAT Math

710

780

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	14,389	2,373	825	16.5%
2022	14,521	2,096	743	14.4%
2020	12,632	2,640	720	20.9%
2018	12,706	2,218	803	17.5%
2016	11,928	2,129	774	17.8%

Costs & Financial Aid

$27,888

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

15.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

91.6%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

49 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Area Studies.	117	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	100	N/A	N/A
Economics.	100	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	94	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	67	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	66	N/A	N/A
Science, Technology and Society.	46	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	42	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	41	N/A	N/A
History.	37	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	36	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	36	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	33	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	30	N/A	N/A
Physics.	30	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, Other.	28	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	27	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	24	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	21	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	21	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	20	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	20	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	20	N/A	N/A
Physical Sciences.	17	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.	15	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	13	N/A	N/A
Music.	13	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	10	N/A	N/A
Physics.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	6	N/A	N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.	6	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	6	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.	4	N/A	N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.	4	N/A	N/A
Dance.	4	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	3	N/A	N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.	2	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	2	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	2	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	2	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	2	N/A	N/A
Music.	2	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	2	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	1	N/A	N/A
Archeology.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$9,561,118

Total Athletics Expenses

$13,985,441

Total Athletics Revenue

727

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Rowing	Coed	79	$888,094	$1,070,022	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	92	$829,018	$1,260,448	N/A
Football	Men	99	$812,413	$997,223	N/A
Basketball	Coed	35	$567,564	$747,460	N/A
Ice Hockey	Coed	56	$558,707	$901,751	N/A
Soccer	Coed	57	$540,512	$898,550	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	165	$413,637	$609,005	N/A
Tennis	Coed	20	$406,989	$947,637	N/A
Baseball	Men	45	$297,107	$368,089	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	53	$280,007	$382,794	N/A
Volleyball	Women	19	$238,106	$369,431	N/A
Squash	Coed	26	$237,717	$453,835	N/A
Softball	Women	16	$227,948	$261,588	N/A
Wrestling	Men	29	$218,890	$331,024	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	25	$205,765	$387,644	N/A
Golf	Coed	25	$166,228	$250,366	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	24
Burglary	11
Motor Vehicle Theft	10
Aggravated Assault	4