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Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut 06459

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Small & IntimateUrbanVery SelectivePrivateClose Faculty Access

Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Wesleyan University is a private urban institution in Middletown, Connecticut. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1513.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,897 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,888.

Established
1831
Type
Private university
Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Division
Division III

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17%Acceptance
1513SAT Avg
2,973Students
7:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$73,897Earnings 10yr
$27,888Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate17.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1513

Reading & WritingMid: 700
720770
MathMid: 705
730770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

17.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1513

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$67,316
Room & Board$19,034
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$85,172
Average Net Price$27,888
Median Debt at Graduation$17,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$180

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,432
$30–48K$5,898
$48–75K$10,310
$75–110K$10,905
$110K+$50,788

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,888

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

81.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,824

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

22

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (70)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,973
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 6%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 9%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.6%
Freshman Retention95.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,385
8 Years$70,640
10 Years$73,897

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$57,000
Men
$70,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#13

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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