Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Middletown, Connecticut with 3,067 undergraduates. It admits 17% of applicants, costs an average of $23,014 a year after grants and graduates 90% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admissions
Wesleyan University admitted 17% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 6. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 705 to 760, math 710 to 780). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Wesleyan University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II | Jan 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Jan 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Wesleyan University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Wesleyan University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $73,128 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $20,668 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $92,964 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,014 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,014 a year after grants and scholarships, $69,950 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Wesleyan University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Wesleyan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 90% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $86,811 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $14,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 16% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Wesleyan University majors and what graduates earn
Wesleyan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 38 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from liberal arts and general studies ($71,932).
All 38 majors at Wesleyan University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Wesleyan University
20 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 20 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 15 | $63,583 | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, General | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and physical sciences | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Astronomy | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,067 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University admitted 17% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Wesleyan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $73,128. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,014 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 705 to 760 in reading and writing and 710 to 780 in math, and 33 to 35 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Wesleyan University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Wesleyan University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan University?
90% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Wesleyan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $86,811 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.