Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #818 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #255 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #226 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #253 of 1,020 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 113 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 3,066
- Graduates
- 205
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wesleyan.edu
Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 17% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| Applicants | 14,500 | 5,772 | 8,728 |
| Admissions | 2,479 | 1,054 | 1,425 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 782 | 371 | 411 |
11 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
64 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
218 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1450
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wesleyan University are 1450-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wesleyan University are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1733 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 370 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 349 (11%) |
| Asian | 295 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 228 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 202 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 89 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wesleyan University is $20,463 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $4,432 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,898 |
| $48-75K | $10,310 |
| $75-110K | $10,905 |
| $110K+ | $50,788 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,716 | $66,716 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,716 | $66,716 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,716 | $66,716 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $20 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $20 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $20 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,989 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,034 |
Wesleyan University majors
Wesleyan University has granted 763 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 54 master's across 12 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 105 | ||
| Psychology, General | 74 | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 60 | ||
| Computer Science | 49 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 36 | 1 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 29 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 24 | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 22 | ||
| History, General | 22 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 16 | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 19 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | 11 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Music, Other | 11 | 6 | |
| Anthropology, General | 16 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 12 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 14 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 10 | 3 | |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 13 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| French Studies | 9 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 7 | ||
| Astronomy | 4 | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Russian Studies | 2 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Archeology | 1 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| German Studies | 1 | ||
| Italian Studies | 1 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 763 | 54 | 11 |
Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 91% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wesleyan University has published 13,127 scientific papers with 376,678 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Political Science, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 143 | 1835 |
| 1993 | 159 | 1726 |
| 1994 | 170 | 2038 |
| 1995 | 151 | 2085 |
| 1996 | 174 | 2334 |
| 1997 | 184 | 2556 |
| 1998 | 203 | 3031 |
| 1999 | 208 | 3274 |
| 2000 | 206 | 3775 |
| 2001 | 221 | 4175 |
| 2002 | 233 | 4739 |
| 2003 | 192 | 5310 |
| 2004 | 219 | 6049 |
| 2005 | 254 | 7184 |
| 2006 | 315 | 7962 |
| 2007 | 278 | 8682 |
| 2008 | 270 | 9506 |
| 2009 | 293 | 10497 |
| 2010 | 360 | 11309 |
| 2011 | 336 | 12411 |
| 2012 | 372 | 13882 |
| 2013 | 312 | 14504 |
| 2014 | 317 | 15072 |
| 2015 | 361 | 15871 |
| 2016 | 362 | 15877 |
| 2017 | 365 | 16317 |
| 2018 | 367 | 18507 |
| 2019 | 392 | 20378 |
| 2020 | 529 | 22726 |
| 2021 | 447 | 22726 |
| 2022 | 381 | 20930 |
| 2023 | 436 | 21268 |
| 2024 | 313 | 20104 |
Wesleyan University alumni
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Occupations
- film directorsingercomposersongwriterlibrettist
- Biography
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Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist. He created the Broadway musicals In the Heights (2005) and Hamilton (2015), and the soundtracks for the animated films Moana (2016), Vivo, and Encanto (both 2021). He has received numerous accolades including a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, along with nominations for two Academy Awards. He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2018.
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Bill Belichick
- Occupations
- American football coachcoach
- Biography
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William Stephen Belichick is an American football coach who is the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Widely regarded as one of the greatest head coaches of all time, he holds numerous coaching records, including the record of most Super Bowl wins (six) as a head coach, all with the New England Patriots, along with two more during his time as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, for a record eight combined total Super Bowl victories as coach and coordinator. A renowned American football historian, Belichick is often referred to as a "student of the game" with a deep knowledge of the intricacies of each player position. During his tenure with the Patriots, Belichick was a central figure as the head coach and de facto general manager during the franchise's dynasty from 2001 to 2019.
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Michael Bay
- Occupations
- film directorfilm produceractorscreenwriterdirector
- Biography
-
Michael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget high-concept action films with fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive use of special effects, including frequent depictions of explosions. The films he has directed include Bad Boys (1995) and its sequel Bad Boys II (2003), The Rock (1996), Armageddon (1998), Pearl Harbor (2001), the first five films in the Transformers film series, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), 6 Underground (2019), and Ambulance (2022). His films have grossed over US$7.8 billion worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful directors in history.
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Joss Whedon
- Occupations
- composerwritercartoonistnovelisttelevision actor
- Biography
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Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. He is best known as the creator of several television series: the supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) and its spinoff Angel (1999–2004), the short-lived space Western Firefly (2002), the Internet musical miniseries Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008), the science fiction drama Dollhouse (2009–2010), the Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Avengers (2012) and series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–2020), and the science fiction drama The Nevers (2021).
General info
| Alternative names | WU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1831 |
| Colors | cardinal, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,070 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 45 Wyllys Avenue Middletown, Connecticut, 06459 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 8606852000 |