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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate17.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1513
Reading & WritingMid: 700
720770
MathMid: 705
730770
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 33
3335
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
Programs (70)
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
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Source: Wikipedia