Acceptance Rate
16%
Avg. SAT
1540
75th percentile
“Wesleyan unleashes your inner activist-artist through its boundless open curriculum in a quirky Connecticut mill town.”
Middletown, CT
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
The school's personality? Eclectic and unapologetically left-leaning, with a legacy of fostering icons in film, theater, and activism amid ivy-draped quads and modernist sculptures. Not the spot for rah-rah sports fans or those seeking suburban polish—Wesley's gritty charm suits bold outsiders who'll rally for divestment or improv a musical, though the small-city insularity can feel stifling after freshman year.
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In Wesleyan's intimate seminars (that 7:1 ratio means your prof knows your thesis quirks), expect professor-led discussions that spark epiphanies on everything from quantum mechanics to postcolonial theory, fueled by the radical Open Curriculum—no gen-ed mandates, just your curiosity charting the course since the 1970s. Film Studies reigns supreme, with undergrads wielding RED cameras for festival-ready shorts; sciences shine via the Science in a Liberal Arts Setting initiative, blending labs with humanities; and interdisciplinary gems like the College of Letters let you remix literature, history, and philosophy. Tradeoffs? Self-starters soar, but hand-holders flounder without structure, and research opps favor upperclassmen in this undergrad-focused enclave.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,805 undergrad • 206 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
53%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
11%
Asian
9%
Other / Multi-racial
21%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Middletown, CT
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Your week unfolds in a whirlwind of 9 a.m. theory classes, afternoon band practices, and evening protests or open mics, orbiting the vibrant all-residential campus where 95% live in everything from standard dorms to thematic Program Houses—like the vegan haven or South Asian society spot—that shape your crew. Traditions glue it together: Friday Night Movies pack 400 into a historic hall for cult classics, WesFest welcomes frosh with bands and barbecues, and Spring Fling unleashes mud-rutted raves. The social scene buzzes with queer inclusivity and artsy hookups, but expect earnest political intensity that can polarize; Middletown offers dive bars and the Buttonwood Tree arts spot nearby, yet harsh Connecticut winters and campus-centric life challenge partiers seeking nonstop nightlife.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
New England Small College Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
No
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$4,449
$30K – $48K
$4,800
$48K – $75K
$10,298
$75K – $110K
$14,835
$110K+
$51,016
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
95%
4 Years Graduation Rate
87%
6 Years Graduation Rate
91%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$73,897
95% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Wesleyan University and return in the fall. 87% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 91% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
87%
4-6 years
4%
Non-grad
9%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$63,722
Acceptance
16%
Undergrads
3,805
4-Year Grad Rate
87%
Endowment
$1.2B
Middletown, CT 06459