Wesleyan University ranked 227th in the United States, 807th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 114 research topics. Wesleyan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,426 academic publications and 390,274 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 498 notable alumni.
Wesleyan University ranked 248th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1055th in the World with 7,194 publications made and 168,267 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Wesleyan University ranked 263rd for Biology in the United States and 1398th in the World with 5,708 publications made and 225,558 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Wesleyan University ranked 235th for Physics in the United States and 1283rd in the World with 5,247 publications made and 184,708 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Wesleyan University ranked 274th for Computer Science in the United States and 1278th in the World with 4,856 publications made and 174,862 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Wesleyan University ranked 251st for Environmental Science in the United States and 1269th in the World with 4,834 publications made and 174,382 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
Wesleyan University ranked 246th for Chemistry in the United States and 1398th in the World with 4,634 publications made and 177,591 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Computational Chemistry.
Wesleyan University ranked 286th for Engineering in the United States and 1755th in the World with 4,351 publications made and 142,629 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Wesleyan University ranked 329th for Medicine in the United States and 1568th in the World with 3,119 publications made and 121,977 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology.
Wesleyan University ranked 294th for Psychology in the United States and 1108th in the World with 2,721 publications made and 114,487 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Wesleyan University ranked 211th for Art & Design in the United States and 789th in the World with 1,912 publications made and 27,427 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Wesleyan University ranked 333rd for Business in the United States and 1510th in the World with 1,685 publications made and 45,575 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Wesleyan University ranked 278th for Economics in the United States and 1108th in the World with 1,650 publications made and 43,476 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics.
