Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wesleyan University is a selective private research university in Middletown, Connecticut, serving roughly 3,067 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 16.49% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $73,897 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $70,342
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,177 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 16.49% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,067 99.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 92.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 19.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 90.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1501
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,042
- Applicants (IPEDS): 14,500
- Room & Board: $19,872 annual estimate
Wesleyan University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wesleyan University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT (ZIP 06459).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Wesleyan University public or private?
Wesleyan University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wesleyan University cost?
Published tuition: $70,342.
Average net price after aid: $30,177.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,871 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,604 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,175 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,294 |
| $110,001+ | $51,140 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $281,368.
How hard is it to get into Wesleyan University?
Admission rate: 16.49%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1501 and midpoint ACT 33.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wesleyan University?
Total enrollment: 3,067 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,042 students.
Graduate enrollment: 206 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan University?
150%-time completion rate: 92.64%.
First-year retention: 94.9%.
What do graduates of Wesleyan University earn?
Median earnings: $60,385 six years after entry; $73,897 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,000.
14.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wesleyan University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (125 completions)
- Psychology, General (124 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (79 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (63 completions)
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies (57 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (48 completions)
- Behavioral Neuroscience (47 completions)
- Computer Science (42 completions)
- Molecular Biochemistry (40 completions)
- Environmental Studies (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wesleyan University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 16.49%; completion rate 92.64%; median earnings $73,897 at 10 years; net price $30,177. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$70,342
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wesleyan University was $70,342.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,177
2024 Value
In 2024 Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,177.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$120,708 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,177 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$281,368 4-Year Tuition
$19,872 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$91,414 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$365,656 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wesleyan University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wesleyan University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wesleyan University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $47,244 | $47,244 | $24,520 |
| 2014 | $48,272 | $48,272 | $30,052 |
| 2015 | $49,274 | $49,274 | $25,290 |
| 2016 | $50,912 | $50,912 | $24,626 |
| 2017 | $52,804 | $52,804 | $29,956 |
| 2018 | $54,944 | $54,944 | $26,291 |
| 2019 | $57,334 | $57,334 | $26,527 |
| 2020 | $59,686 | $59,686 | $28,813 |
| 2021 | $62,049 | $62,049 | $26,080 |
| 2022 | $64,322 | $64,322 | $28,340 |
| 2023 | $67,316 | $67,316 | $27,888 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16.49% Acceptance Rate
14,500 Total Applicants
2,479 Students Admitted
782 First-Time Students Enrolled
31.54% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1501
ACT Average: 33
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0
Estimated Median GPA: 4.00
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wesleyan University reported total enrollment of about 3,067 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.9%). About 14.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 19.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wesleyan University in 2024 is 3,067 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,042 students. Graduate enrollment is about 206 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
80.92% 100% Completion Time
92.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 80.92% of students graduating from Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 63% male / 37% female
- Psychology, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Political Science and Government, General: 39% male / 61% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wesleyan University.
Return on Investment
$17,000 Median Student Debt
$73,897 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
512.20% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wesleyan University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 125 completions
2. Psychology, General: 124 completions
3. Political Science and Government, General: 79 completions
4. English Language and Literature, General: 63 completions
5. Film/Cinema/Media Studies: 57 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 48 completions
7. Behavioral Neuroscience: 47 completions
8. Computer Science: 42 completions
9. Molecular Biochemistry: 40 completions
Most popular programs at Wesleyan University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wesleyan University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wesleyan University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 90.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,100
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $34,729
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wesleyan University is a private non-profit institution located in Middletown, CT, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,067 students. Student body composition includes White (53.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%), Non-Resident Alien (9.9%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 16.49%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1501. The 150%-time completion rate is 92.64%. Approximately 14.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 19.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Middletown, CT 06459
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 92.64% graduation rate, Wesleyan University demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wesleyan University located?
Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT.
What is Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wesleyan University is 16.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,500 applicants and 2,479 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wesleyan University cost?
Reported tuition is $70,342 and average net price is $30,177 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,872 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,042 students, White (53.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wesleyan University?
About 19.6% of students at Wesleyan University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wesleyan University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wesleyan University reports midpoint SAT about 1501 and midpoint ACT about 33.
What do graduates of Wesleyan University earn?
Median earnings are $60,385 six years after entry and $73,897 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 92.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wesleyan University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,000.
Is Wesleyan University public or private?
Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Middletown, CT.
Is Wesleyan University an HBCU?
No. Wesleyan University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wesleyan University a tribal college?
No. Wesleyan University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.