Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #814 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #255 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #227 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #250 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 111 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 3,069
- Graduates
- 184
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 14% and is among the top 4% 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 | 14% | 19% | 12% |
| Applicants | 14,521 | 5,458 | 9,063 |
| Admissions | 2,096 | 1,010 | 1,086 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 743 | 366 | 377 |
35 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
59 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
384 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1320
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wesleyan University are 1320-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
176 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wesleyan University are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1745 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 366 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 351 (11%) |
| Asian | 286 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 229 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 183 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wesleyan University is $21,270 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 | $5,122 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,847 |
| $48-75K | $6,975 |
| $75-110K | $15,364 |
| $110K+ | $44,356 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,722 | $63,722 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,722 | $63,722 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,722 | $63,722 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $20 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $20 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $20 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,006 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,180 |
Wesleyan University majors
Wesleyan University has granted 801 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 70 master's across 13 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 90 | 3 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 91 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 66 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 41 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | 30 | |
| Computer Science | 34 | 3 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 34 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | 3 | |
| Science, Technology and Society | 24 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 23 | ||
| History, General | 22 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 21 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Physics, General | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 20 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Music, Other | 15 | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 15 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 10 | 3 | |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 12 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 8 | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | ||
| French Studies | 8 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 6 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 5 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 5 | ||
| Astronomy | 2 | 2 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Italian Studies | 3 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 2 | ||
| Archeology | 1 | ||
| German Studies | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Russian Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 801 | 70 | 12 |
Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 92% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wesleyan University has published 11,256 scientific papers with 281,119 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Political Science, Philosophy, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 129 | 1157 |
| 1992 | 125 | 1299 |
| 1993 | 148 | 1211 |
| 1994 | 149 | 1376 |
| 1995 | 136 | 1467 |
| 1996 | 144 | 1677 |
| 1997 | 172 | 1952 |
| 1998 | 184 | 2409 |
| 1999 | 184 | 2665 |
| 2000 | 190 | 3076 |
| 2001 | 201 | 3317 |
| 2002 | 198 | 3734 |
| 2003 | 169 | 4187 |
| 2004 | 199 | 4829 |
| 2005 | 213 | 5796 |
| 2006 | 285 | 6277 |
| 2007 | 246 | 7023 |
| 2008 | 256 | 7594 |
| 2009 | 246 | 8339 |
| 2010 | 295 | 9045 |
| 2011 | 277 | 9758 |
| 2012 | 331 | 11116 |
| 2013 | 297 | 11768 |
| 2014 | 275 | 12011 |
| 2015 | 333 | 12828 |
| 2016 | 316 | 12625 |
| 2017 | 324 | 13005 |
| 2018 | 326 | 15144 |
| 2019 | 334 | 15901 |
| 2020 | 438 | 17718 |
| 2021 | 386 | 17626 |
| 2022 | 317 | 16651 |
| 2023 | 372 | 16323 |
Wesleyan University alumni
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Occupations
- composertranslatorsingerlibrettistactor
- Biography
-
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 three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, along with nominations for two Academy Awards.
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Bill Belichick
- Occupations
- coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
William Stephen Belichick is an American football coach. 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 the record of 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, he 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 actordirectorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Michael Benjamin Bay is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget, high-concept action films characterized by fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive use of special effects, including frequent depictions of explosions. The films he has produced and directed, which include Armageddon (1998), Pearl Harbor (2001) and the Transformers film series (2007–present), 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
- film directorfilm produceractortelevision produceranimator
- Biography
-
Joseph Hill Whedon is an American screenwriter, director, producer, comic book writer, and composer. He is the founder of Mutant Enemy Productions, co-founder of Bellwether Pictures, and 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 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 | 1,011 |
| 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 |