University
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
2,976
Students
51,397
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
16%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
Interested?
Interested in Wesleyan University? Save it to your profile for easy future access! Use the share option to let your friends and family know it's on your list!
Overview
Wesleyan University is a University institution located in Middletown, CT, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Stewart M. Reid House, Admission Office
70 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459
United States
70 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459
United States
Contact
Ms. Nancy Hargrave Meislahn
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Email: admission@wesleyan.edu
Phone: 860-685-3000
Fax: 860-685-3001
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Email: admission@wesleyan.edu
Phone: 860-685-3000
Fax: 860-685-3001
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African American/Black Studies |
|
|
| American Studies |
|
|
| Asian Studies (East) |
|
|
| French Studies |
|
|
| Italian Studies |
|
|
| Latin American Studies |
|
|
| Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies |
|
|
| Spanish And Iberian Studies |
|
|
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
|
|
| Molecular Biochemistry |
|
|
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
|
|
| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
|
|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
|
|
| German |
|
|
| Romance Languages |
|
|
| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
|
|
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
|
|
| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
|
|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Science, Technology And Society |
|
|
| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
|
|
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
|
|
| Religious Studies |
|
|
| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
|
|
| Chemistry |
|
|
| Physical Sciences |
|
|
| Physics |
|
|
| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
|
|
| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
|
|
| Archeology |
|
|
| Economics |
|
|
| Political Science And Government |
|
|
| Social Sciences |
|
|
| Sociology |
|
|
| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
|
|
| Dance |
|
|
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
|
|
| Film/cinema/video Studies |
|
|
| Fine/studio Arts |
|
|
| Music Related |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12,360
Applied
2,013
Accepted
2,976
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,680
Females Applied
1,110
Females Accepted
14%
Male Admissions
4,680
Males Applied
903
Males Accepted
19%
Applying
55
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 15th | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
|
75th Percentile
|
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 660 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 640 | 760 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,314
Fees
300
Full-time student fees
15,060
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
51,397
Avg. Financial Aid Package
51,412
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
61,549
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,306
Avg. Loan Aid
43,431
Avg. Grant Aid
47,206
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,976
Total undergrad students
11%
International Students
92%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.33% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.48% |
| White or Caucasian | 54.07% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.07% |
| Asian | 8.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 5.37% |
| Other | 2.77% |
Gender
Male (46.24%)
Female (53.76%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 100% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
WesFest (annual festival for admitted students), Fall Student Groups Fair and Spring Fling Concert
WesFest (annual festival for admitted students), Fall Student Groups Fair and Spring Fling Concert
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Mock Trial, Athletic Clubs, Spectrum, Burlesque and Espwesso
Mock Trial, Athletic Clubs, Spectrum, Burlesque and Espwesso
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Self-defense classes offered by certified instructors
Self-defense classes offered by certified instructors
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
|
No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | |
|
No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
|
No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
|
No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
441
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 369
Part-time - 72
Male - 244
Female - 197