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Wesleyan University
Admission here is competitive but not lottery-odds: 17.1% got in from a pool of 14,500 (Fall 2023 cycle).
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Wesleyan University sits in Middletown proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 9.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
14.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,067 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 94.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1450 and 1540 — above the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Wesleyan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wesleyan University received 14,500 applications and admitted 2,479 (17.1%), with 782 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1450–1540 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Wesleyan University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 730 | 760 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Wesleyan University compares
| Wesleyan University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 16.5% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $70,342 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $73,897 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Wesleyan University: $73,897 median at year ten, versus $64,209 across Connecticut institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $70,342 regardless of where you're from. At Wesleyan University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,067 undergrads, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
92.6% of Wesleyan University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 37.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $70,342 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wesleyan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1450–1540 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 16.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
17.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,479 admitted from 14,500 applicants.
How much does Wesleyan University cost?
At Wesleyan University, published tuition is $70,342 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wesleyan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $73,897 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Trinity College — 29.3% admitted
- Fairfield University — 33.3% admitted
- Western Connecticut State University — 87% admitted
- Yale University — 3.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.