About Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University

:round_pushpin: Middletown, CT • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 17%

Wesleyan University is a private university in Middletown, Connecticut. Wesleyan was founded in 1831 and enrolls 3,872 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 3,872
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 17%
Tuition and fees
In State $67,016
Out-of-State $67,016
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Wesleyan University, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 720 750 770
SAT Math 730 760 770
ACT Composite 33 34 35
ACT English 35 35 35
ACT Math 30 32 34
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Wesleyan University.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $66,716 $66,716
Fees $300 $300
Room and Board $19,034 $19,034
Books $1,200 $1,200
Total (Before Financial Aid): $87,250 $87,250

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 146 0
Psychology, General 120 10
Political Science and Government, General 84 0
Computer Science 62 1
English Language and Literature, General 55
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 46 4 4
Behavioral Neuroscience 52 1
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 50 0
Mathematics, General 37 0 3
Science, Technology and Society 35
Fine/Studio Arts, General 34
Environmental Studies 33
Physics, General 27 2 1
Music, Other 22 6
Molecular Biochemistry 22 5 0
History, General 27 0
Social Sciences, Other 25
Sociology, General 24
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 20 3
Anthropology, General 21 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10 11
Chemistry, General 12 6 3
American/United States Studies/Civilization 20 0
Physical Sciences, General 17 3
Spanish and Iberian Studies 19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17 0
Philosophy 16 0
French Studies 14
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 14
East Asian Studies 11
Astronomy 8 2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
Italian Studies 5
German Studies 5
Latin American Studies 4
African-American/Black Studies 4
Dance, General 4 0
Biological and Physical Sciences 4 0
Ancient Studies/Civilization 4
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
Russian Studies 3
Archeology 3
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 3
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 0
Religion/Religious Studies 1 0

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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