17%

Acceptance Rate

$48,669

Avg.Financial Aid

001424

FAFSA Code

Wesleyan University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www.wesleyan.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    3,217

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Wesleyan University is a 4-Year Private-Not-For-Profit institution located at Middletown, Connecticut. It was established in the year 1831. It is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community university. Wesleyan University Acceptance rate is 18%. A student to get admitted to the University should have GPA requirements of 3.73 on the scale of 4.0.

Wesleyan is a 360-acre campus, with over 340 buildings, including the five-building College Row. It was started as a men's college which was changed to C0-Education system in the year 1970. It Mission is to dedicate itself to provide an education in the liberal arts that is characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism.

  • Wesleyan University address is 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut - 6459.

  • Wesleyan University Phone-Number is 8606852000.

  • Wesleyan University Accreditation-The Courses offered by the university are accreditated/recognized by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC).

  •  Wesleyan University Notable Alumni are V. S. Naipaul, Woodrow Wilson, T. S. Eliot(Nobel prize winners) and many more.

  • The College has a total population of 3206 students with 8:1 Student-Faculty ratio.

Located in Middletown, CT, Wesleyan University is a private university. Wesleyan University covers an area of 360 acres. The foundation of Wesleyan University was laid down in the year 1831. Notably, the official colors of the university are cardinal and black. The total enrolment stands at 3,230 (Fall 2019) students at Wesleyan University. Around 3,018 and 212 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 430 (Fall 2019) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. Notably, Wesleyan University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At WU around 53% are white, 13% are Non-resident alien, and 11% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Kim Stolz (Fashion Model, Model), Amanda Palmer (Songwriter, Pianist), Matthew Weiner (Television director, Television producer), and Mike White (Television director, Television producer) in its 189 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, WU offers around 140 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges). The total endowment of the Wesleyan University is around $1 billion (2019).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

45 Wyllys Avenue

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Wesleyan University at the 40th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    17%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Considered but not required

  • Application Fee

    $55

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $21,236

  • Average Annual Cost

    $54,314

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,200

  • Other Fees

    $630

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $15,060

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,465

Total One Year Cost

$72,669

Before applying to WU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $75,723 per year. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($57,334), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($15,724), and budget for other expenses ($1,465). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

8:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

96%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$3,065

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Economics

    113 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    103 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    79 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    77 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    75 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    55 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    54 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    49 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    75 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    55 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    54 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    49 Graduates

  • Sociology

    44 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    43 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    36 Graduates

  • History

    34 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    27 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, Other

    26 Graduates

  • Physics

    23 Graduates

  • Science, Technology and Society

    22 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    20 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    19 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    19 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    18 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature/Let...

    17 Graduates

  • Music

    16 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    16 Graduates

  • Physical Sciences

    16 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    16 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    13 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    9 Graduates

  • Dance

    8 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    6 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    4 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    4 Graduates

  • Archeology

    2 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    2 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    2 Graduates

  • Classical and Ancient Studies

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,009

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

Full-time / Part-time

97% / 3%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

53%

Unknown

3%

Black

7%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

12%

Asian

7%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

80%

Out Of State

6%

In State

14%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$82,041 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Yes

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

100%

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cardinal

School Colors

Cardinal red and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

New England Small College Ath Conf

Total Male Athletes

363

Total Female Athletes

241

Intramural Sports

4

Sports Club

28

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Football

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Squash

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Field Hockey

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Squash

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $15,724 per year. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at WU. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$54,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$16,045 - $16,045

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$167 - $167

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

42%

Average Aid Per Year

$48,669

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,277

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$46,323

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$64,618

$30K - $48K

$63,186

$48K - $75K

$57,715

$75K - $110K

$51,004

> $110K

$26,305

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$63,182,741

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,476,730

The financial aid department of Wesleyan University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Wesleyan University is around $48,976 and the federal grant is $5,751. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,930 and institutional aid worth $48,976. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Wesleyan University amount to $63,182,741 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $1,476,730.

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