Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT, US🇺🇸

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Stories from students at Wesleyan University

My journey to a full-ride at Wesleyan University after two gap years
Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University 🇺🇸

Middletown, US

My journey to a full-ride at Wesleyan University after two gap years

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by Victoria from Belarus 🇧🇾

Theater and note-taking. How self-reflection and discipline led me to Wesleyan with a full-ride
Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University 🇺🇸

Middletown, US

Theater and note-taking. How self-reflection and discipline led me to Wesleyan with a full-ride

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by Angelina from Russia 🇷🇺

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-25 undergraduate

Wesleyan University is located in Small City of Middletown, CT, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Early Decision
      Fall 2025
    • Early Decision II
      Fall 2025
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2025

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2024 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

720770

Math

730770

ACT

Composite

3335
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Supplemental Essays

 

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Costs & Aid

$88,720Total Cost on Campus
$-1,386Average Cost After Aid on Campus
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$67,016
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus housing$19,034
On-campus other expenses$1,470
Total$88,720

Rankings

#14U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023