Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #807 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #256 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #227 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #261 of 1,042 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 113 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 16%
- Undergraduates
- 3,805
- Graduates
- 206
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 16% 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 | 16% | 18% | 15% |
| Applicants | 14,389 | 5,915 | 8,460 |
| Admissions | 2,373 | 1,066 | 1,304 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 825 | 388 | 437 |
6 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
694 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
239 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1415
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wesleyan University are 1415-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
132 or 16%
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 | 1825 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 693 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 385 (10%) |
| Asian | 380 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 356 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 249 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 109 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wesleyan University is $23,025 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 | $4,871 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,604 |
| $48-75K | $6,175 |
| $75-110K | $17,294 |
| $110K+ | $51,140 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $69,652 | $69,652 |
| Tuition in-state | $69,652 | $69,652 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $69,652 | $69,652 |
| Fee in-district | $690 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $690 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $690 | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,988 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,872 |
Wesleyan University majors
Wesleyan University has granted 766 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 57 master's across 14 programs, and 6 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 | 90 | ||
| Psychology, General | 73 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 59 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 45 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 40 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | 5 | 3 |
| Computer Science | 29 | 3 | |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 29 | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | 15 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 23 | ||
| Physics, General | 18 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 22 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 21 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 20 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 18 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 13 | 5 | |
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Music, Other | 7 | 5 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 6 | 6 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 11 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 1 | |
| East Asian Studies | 10 | ||
| Astronomy | 6 | 2 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 6 | ||
| French Studies | 6 | ||
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Archeology | 3 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 2 | ||
| Russian Studies | 2 | ||
| Italian Studies | 1 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 766 | 57 | 6 |
Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 89% | 96% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wesleyan University has published 13,426 scientific papers with 390,274 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 159 | 1724 |
| 1994 | 170 | 2046 |
| 1995 | 151 | 2086 |
| 1996 | 175 | 2348 |
| 1997 | 184 | 2558 |
| 1998 | 203 | 3033 |
| 1999 | 209 | 3278 |
| 2000 | 206 | 3778 |
| 2001 | 221 | 4177 |
| 2002 | 233 | 4741 |
| 2003 | 191 | 5312 |
| 2004 | 219 | 6043 |
| 2005 | 254 | 7177 |
| 2006 | 315 | 7960 |
| 2007 | 278 | 8681 |
| 2008 | 270 | 9506 |
| 2009 | 293 | 10497 |
| 2010 | 360 | 11309 |
| 2011 | 336 | 12412 |
| 2012 | 374 | 13891 |
| 2013 | 312 | 14507 |
| 2014 | 317 | 15073 |
| 2015 | 362 | 15891 |
| 2016 | 363 | 15876 |
| 2017 | 376 | 16335 |
| 2018 | 386 | 18511 |
| 2019 | 398 | 20392 |
| 2020 | 541 | 22739 |
| 2021 | 455 | 22744 |
| 2022 | 394 | 20953 |
| 2023 | 453 | 21289 |
| 2024 | 325 | 20348 |
| 2025 | 258 | 17219 |
Wesleyan University alumni
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Occupations
- songwriterlibrettistfilm producerplaywrighttranslator
- Biography
-
Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American songwriter, actor, filmmaker and librettist. He created the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton, and the soundtracks for the animated films Moana, Vivo, and Encanto. He has received numerous accolades including a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, along with nominations for two Academy Awards. He received the Kennedy Center Honor 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 coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. 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 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 team's dynasty from 2001 to 2019.
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Michael Bay
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriterdirectorfilm actorfilm director
- 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, Pain & Gain (2013), 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), and Ambulance (2022). His films have grossed over US$6.6 billion worldwide, making him the fifth-most commercially successful director in history.
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Joss Whedon
- Occupations
- cartoonistnovelisttelevision actoranimatortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American filmmaker, 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 films The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) 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 | 1,098 |
| 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 |