Wesleyan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,063
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	19%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	91%

Located in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Wesleyan University is 19%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Wesleyan University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Wesleyan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wesleyan University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

19.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,049

Cost of attendance at Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,049

Cost of attendance at Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 40 of freshman students at Wesleyan University received on average $58,925 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$58,925

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	130	18%	$5,244	$681,756
Other Federal Grant	159	22%	$7,148	$1,136,556
State Grant/Scholarships	6	1%	$2,514	$15,082
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	286	40%	$55,516	$15,877,671
Total Grant & Scholarships	289	40%	$58,925	$17,029,309

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wesleyan University students is 91.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 87.7%.

91.0%

asian 89.8% 53 students
African American 91.1% 51 students
white 91.0% 362 students
unknown 100.0% 27 students
hispanic 90.1% 82 students
International Students 88.3% 68 students
Mixed Race 93.9% 46 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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