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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,837
Total Undergrads
Including 9 Part-time
748
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

New England Small College Ath Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

14
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $113,804)
13
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $103,775)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 78 76 - -
Baseball 28 - - -
Basketball 13 14 - Yes
Field Hockey - 22 - -
Football 75 - - -
Golf 13 - - -
Ice Hockey 28 21 Yes -
Lacrosse 45 22 - -
Rowing 44 44 - -
Soccer 29 27 Yes Yes
Softball - 14 - Yes
Squash 15 12 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 17 27 - -
Tennis 12 11 - -
Volleyball - 16 Yes -
Wrestling 26 - - -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8.9%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.8%
Hispanic 7.8%
Non-resident alien 7.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 10.3%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 57.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 6%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Other
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 8
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 4
Property Crime 18

Notable Alumni

  • Ambrose Burfoot, first collegian to win the Boston Marathon; executive editor "Runner's World" magazine
  • Bill Belichick, head coach for New England Patriots
  • Daniel Handler, pen name "Lemony Snicket," author of "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
  • Dr. Laman Gray Jr., leader in the fields of cardiovascular surgery and development of artificial hearts; implanted the world's first self-contained artificial heart
  • Eric Asimov, restaurant columnist and editor, The New York Times
  • Gerald Baliles, former governor of Virginia
  • Joss Whedon, creator of several TV series, including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," "Firefly," and "Dollhouse"
  • MGMT, indie band
  • Michael Bay, film director ("The Rock," "Armageddon," "Pearl Harbor")
  • Miguel Arteta, film director of "Chuck and Buck," "The Good Girl," and "Youth in Revolt"
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Brendan from Middletown, CT
  • 4
  • “The university tries to be very accommodating of any housing concerns that the students might have. As freshmen, the majority of my friends have been given single rooms, which I…”

  • Mar-16-2012 » Read More
  • Brittany from Lithonia, GA
  • 4
  • “I live in the Butterfields dorm and it's very much like a community. Much of the dorms at Wes are very tight-knit and that's usually where a lot of friendships…”

  • Apr-30-2012 » Read More
  • Anonymous
  • 4
  • “Be flexible with your roommate. Understand each other's expectations before the year starts. …”

  • Jun-15-2012 » Read More
  • Thomas from Houston, TX
  • 4
  • “Each dorm building has it's own character I believe. Despite some being newer than the others, the dorms are still pretty nice compared to other Universities.…”

  • Sep-30-2012 » Read More
  • Rilwan from Middletown, CT
  • 5
  • “There's not much that needs to be said about dorm life besides that it's awesome. The dorms themselves are all-in-all average. You have everything you need (spacious rooms, bathrooms, kitchen,…”

  • Oct-23-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Rilwan from Middletown, CT
  • Oct-23-2012 I am a current student here

    I can't complain about the food here. It's actually kind of good. And there are quite a few places to eat so you never really get tired of the same thing. Also we were voted the most vegan friendly of the small campuses in the nation, a spot that I definitely feel we earned. The vegan options here are quite numerous, and, although I've never tried them, I guess they're also tasty.

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  • 5
  • Thomas from Houston, TX
  • Sep-30-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is awesome! There are a lot of cafes you can stop by if you just want a quick snack, but if you have time to sit down and eat there is the main dining hall which is a buffet. There is a wide range of food and there is also a lot of healthy food.

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  • 5
  • Anonymous
  • Jun-29-2012 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    So many options! plus a grocery store!

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  • 4
  • Anonymous
  • Jun-15-2012 I am a current student here

    Be sure to budget your points and meals in order to avoid a dry spell at the end of the semester when you find yourself starving and empty- handed.

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  • 4
  • Brittany from Lithonia, GA
  • Apr-30-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is great, but the food can be a bit repetitive. I recommend ordering take-out or delivery from town from time to time.

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  • 3
  • Brendan from Middletown, CT
  • Mar-16-2012 I am a current student here

    The food on campus is good, but it does get rather repetitive. There are two dining halls, both of which accept meal tickets and points. One, Usdan, is buffet style, but often has very similar options from night to night. The other dining hall is Summerfields. It has a set menu, and the food is very good, but again it tends to get old. The other major place to dine is WesWings, the restaurant on campus that only takes points. Its name is a bit deceptive. WesWings does have a variety of wings, but it's also a real restaurant with a spectrum of options. All dining areas on campus offer vegetarian- and vegan-friendly meal options, as well as any other food allergy or preference that students might have.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Thomas from Houston, TX
  • Sep-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life surprisingly does exist but it isn't as big as most schools. The big difference from ours compared to other schools is that you don't have to be part of the frat to join in on the parties. There are always themed of concerts going on at the frat houses and everyone who is a student is allowed to attend.

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  • 0
  • Brittany from Lithonia, GA
  • Apr-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Wesleyan has a couple of fraternities but no one really pledges a sorority. The Greek fraternity houses host a lot of parties but Greek Life is not a prominent aspect of Wesleyan life.

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  • 0
  • Brendan from Middletown, CT
  • Mar-16-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is concentrated on High Street in a row of nice houses opposite the main campus administrative buildings. It isn't extremely prevalent, but it does exist for those students who would like to participate in it.

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