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About Wesleyan University

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Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Middletown, CT, known for its liberal arts college, arts and social sciences, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 14%, Wesleyan University is highly selective, typically enrolling around 743 students each year. Wesleyan University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1320–1510, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wesleyan University meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants.

Admissions

Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

highly selective

14%
Overall Accept Rate
1415
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1320 – 1510 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wesleyan University

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Essay Strategy
Wesleyan wants to see genuine intellectual obsession, so use your essays to dig deep into a specific idea, question, or creative pursuit rather than listing accomplishments. Admissions readers are looking for students who think independently and pursue ideas beyond the classroom.
Application Strategy
Research a specific program at Wesleyan that genuinely excites you, such as the College of Film and the Moving Image or an interdisciplinary major through the College of Letters, and name it explicitly in your application to show you have done your homework on what makes Wesleyan different from other schools.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Loan-free financial aid: Wesleyan University has replaced all loans with grants. Wesleyan University's sticker price of ~$82k/year bears almost no resemblance to what most families pay.
Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$82k/yr$4.9k
30k-48k~$82k/yr$3.6k
48k-75k~$82k/yr$6.2k
75k-110k~$82k/yr$17.3k
110k+~$82k/yr$51.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

92%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$60k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,661
Undergrad Enrollment
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