School Overview
Wesleyan University is secular, liberal arts college in Middletown, Connecticut that is privately owned and operated. It is also one of the few undergraduate colleges that focuses almost exclusively on instruction in the arts and sciences. Wesleyan also offers master’s and PhD degrees in several academic and professional disciplines. Most PhD programs focus on sciences and mathematics. A large portion of graduates at Wesleyan go on to earn PhDs in various fields of study.
Wesleyan College is a women-only private liberal arts college located in Macon, Georgia. Established in 1836, this college was the first to have a female-only student body. Wesleyan is known for its excellent academic programs. This school lists the following as its four cornerstones:
1) Academics
Wesleyan College offers excellent fine and liberal arts academic programs. It also offers professional study programs. Because of its small class sizes, students at Wesleyan have easy access to professors.
2) Women
Wesleyan College is dedicated to helping young women grow intellectually, socially, and personally. Students have plenty of opportunities to lead and serve. Wesleyan College encourages students to set ambitious goals and creates the environment where students can succeed.
3) Faith
Wesleyan College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Students of all faiths are welcome to attend the school. Wesleyan promotes the Judeo-Christian ethic, and incorporates it into curriculum. Students are encouraged to provide service while at Wesleyan.
4) Community
Wesleyan encourages individualism while simultaneously creating an environment where students grow as a whole. The school encourages people to serve in the local community.
Various academic programs are available to Wesleyan students. The school offers liberal arts, neuroscience, education, and engineering programs. Students from all states and over 20 foreign countries attend Wesleyan College.
There are numerous other benefits to attending this school. Students are taught in small classes where learning is enhanced. Also, there are plenty of leadership opportunities available to students. They have the option of chairing committees, serving as captains of athletic teams, and participating with academic clubs. Since Wesleyan fosters a supportive environment, shy freshman often leave Wesleyan confident graduates.
There are 32 undergraduate degree programs available at this school. In addition to traditional majors, students have the option of creating individualized majors. Wesleyan caters to students interested in graduate professional studies by offering pre-med, engineering, pre-dental, and other programs. Women interested in engineering can take advantage of dual-degree programs with nearby schools, including Auburn University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Mercer University.
Programs are also available for working professionals interested in additional education. Wesleyan College offers executive education programs, including a master’s of business administration program.
Wesleyan College sponsors various types of extracurricular activities. The school sponsors 6 varsity teams and various student organizations. There are also 13 academic honor societies for gifted students, including musical clubs.
Students can also participate in class pep rallies and student written and performed plays where ticket proceeds are used to sponsor scholarships.
General Information
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Admission Office 70 Wyllys Avenue Middletown, CT 06459-0260 (860) 685-3000 Fax: (860) 685-3001 [email protected] Contact: Nancy Meislahn Dean of Admission and Financial Aid |
Main Address 237 High Street Middletown, CT 06459 (860) 685-2000 www.wesleyan.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,772 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 715 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,748 Graduate enrollment: 377 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Annual Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $36,806 | $38,634 | $40,092 | $42,084 | +4.97% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,205 | $1,333 | $1,333 | $1,333 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,130 | $10,636 | $11,040 | $11,592 | +5.00% |
| Other | $1,205 | $1,332 | $1,332 | $1,332 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $49,346 | $51,935 | $53,797 | $56,341 | +4.73% |
| In-state Off Campus | $38,011 | $39,967 | $41,425 | $43,417 | +4.81% |
| In-state with Family | $38,011 | $39,967 | $41,425 | $43,417 | +4.81% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $31,361 |
| In-state Student Fees | $20 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $31,361 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $20 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 372 | 52% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 324 | 45% | $10,100,906 | $31,176 |
| • Federal grants | 91 | 13% | $652,339 | $7,169 |
| • Pell grants | 91 | 13% | $336,589 | $3,699 |
| • Other federal grants | 91 | 13% | $315,750 | $3,470 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 20 | 3% | $44,900 | $2,245 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 323 | 45% | $9,403,667 | $29,114 |
| Student loan aid | 289 | 40% | $1,119,764 | $3,875 |
| • Federal student loans | 259 | 36% | $905,424 | $3,496 |
| • Other student loans | 30 | 4% | $214,340 | $7,145 |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 902 | 99 | 10 | – | 1 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 130 | – | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| French Studies | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| German Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 51 | 9 | 3 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 28 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | – | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Education | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters, Other | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | 63 | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 5 | 63 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 28 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 28 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/civilization | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Science, Technology and Society | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 62 | 14 | 6 | – | – |
| Astronomy | 5 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 21 | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 15 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 122 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Physiological Psychology/psychobiology | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 79 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 217 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Archeology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, Other | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 106 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Dance | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, Other | 23 | 7 | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 27% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 95% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Recommended Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program: Recommended TOEFL: Recommended Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wesleyan University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (860) 685-2000 |
| Website: | www.wesleyan.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.commonapp.org |
| Address: | 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT 06459 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,230 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 90% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,230 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $57,334 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $57,334 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 47% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $50,786 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wesleyan University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wesleyan University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 10 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 8 | 4 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| Grand total | 1 | 49 | 28 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wesleyan University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $57,334 |
| Out-of-state | $57,334 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $56,724 |
| Out-of-state | $56,724 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 376 | 47% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 332 | 41% | $50,786 |
| Student loan aid | 185 | 23% | $7,102 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,290 | 43% | $50,586 |
| Federal student loans | 730 | 24% | $4,699 |
Admissions & Enrollment
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Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 13,264 | 5,008 | 8,256 | Percent admitted | 100% | 20% | 14% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 7% | 5% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wesleyan University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,230 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,018 |
| Graduate enrollment | 212 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wesleyan University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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