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  • 237 High St
    Middletown , CT 06459
    (860) 685-2000
    http://www.wesleyan.edu

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    Setting
    Small city
    Enrollment
    3,215
    Full time
    3,053
    Part time
    162
    Men full time
    1,492
    Women full time
    1,561
    Mission Statement

    Wesleyan University is dedicated to providing an education in the liberal arts that is characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit.

    Wesleyan University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

  • Wesleyan University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number -
    Open admission policy No
    Undergraduate Application fee $55
    Applied 10,657
    Admitted 2,190
    Enrolled 748
    Admitted % 21%

    Wesleyan University Admission factors

    Admission test scores Required
    Secondary school GPA Recommended
    Secondary school rank Recommended
    Secondary school record Required
    TOEFL Recommended
    Completion of college preparatory program Recommended
    Recommendations Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended

    Wesleyan University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT 70%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score 635
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score 740
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score 660
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score 740
    Students submitting ACT 30%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score 30
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score 33

    Wesleyan University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander 9%
    Black/Non-Hispanic 7%
    Hispanic 8%
    White/Non-Hispanic 58%
    Non-Resident Alien 8%
    Race/ethnicity unknown 10%
  • Wesleyan University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $43,404
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $43,404
    Books and Supplies $1,300
    On-campus room and board $12,032
    Off-campus room and board -

    Wesleyan University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid 51%
    Receiving Federal Grants 16% , $6,645 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid 41% , $32,292 on average
    Receiving Student Loans 34% , $4,552 on average
  • Wesleyan University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    African-American/Black Studies 14 0 0
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 28 0 0
    East Asian Studies 16 0 0
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 12 0 0
    French Studies 15 0 0
    German Studies 3 0 0
    Italian Studies 6 0 0
    Latin American Studies 8 0 0
    Russian Studies 3 0 0
    Spanish and Iberian Studies 1 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 7 0
    Molecular Biochemistry 17 0 0
    Molecular Biology 0 2 3
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Science 10 0 0
    Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Education, General 0 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
    English Language and Literature, General 37 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 12 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 0 0
    Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 4 0 0
    Russian Language and Literature 0 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 8 0 0
    History Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 37 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 63 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Mathematics, General 17 2 1
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Ancient Studies/Civilization 4 0 0
    Science, Technology and Society 20 0 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Environmental Studies 9 0 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Philosophy 8 0 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 14 0 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Astronomy 5 2 0
    Chemistry, General 18 6 6
    Geology/Earth Science, General 0 4 0
    Physical Sciences 16 0 0
    Physics, General 12 2 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 31 0 0
    Psychology, General 43 2 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anthropology 13 0 0
    Archeology 1 0 0
    Economics, General 40 0 0
    Economics, Other 15 0 0
    Political Science and Government, General 44 0 0
    Social Sciences, Other 24 0 0
    Sociology 32 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 12 0 0
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0 2 0
    Dance, General 9 0 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9 0 0
    Film/Cinema Studies 33 0 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 11 0 0
    Music, Other 18 7 0
  • Wesleyan University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline January 1
    Priority application deadline -
    Fall application deadline January 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due February 15
    SAT Subject score report due February 15
    College will notify student by April 1
    Student must reply to acceptance by May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit -

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline -
    Financial aid deadline February 15
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about May 15
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by June 1

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline November 15
    College will notify student of early decision by December 15
    Early action deadline -
    College will notify student of early action by -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline February 15
    Transfer application closing date March 15
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms March 15
    College will notify student of transfer decision by May 15
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Student Reviews of Wesleyan University

4.2
based on 15 reviews
  • Brendan from Middletown, CT

    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 have come to learn is very rare among even upperclassmen at other… more read full review

    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 have come to learn is very rare among even upperclassmen at other institutions. At the same time, though, there are many freshmen in forced triples due to this year's class size. As an apology to these individuals, Wesleyan does give them a small sum of money back on their housing costs. In the dorms themselves, much depends on where you are on campus and within the building. Overall, no one that I have talked to about their housing experience has had any large gripes with their dorm or floor. Wesleyan would receive three stars here because of their underestimation of the size of this year's freshman class, but their saving grace is, as stated, the commitment to allowing the option of singles to freshmen. read full review

  • Danielle from New Jersey

    Based on my experiences from being on campus, and interacting with students and faculty I could just feel myself absorbing knowledge left and right! Wesleyan's philosophy is all about learning for learning's sake, not just because it's something… more read full review

    Based on my experiences from being on campus, and interacting with students and faculty I could just feel myself absorbing knowledge left and right! Wesleyan's philosophy is all about learning for learning's sake, not just because it's something that you have to do while in college. Since you're spending more than $50,000 a year don't you think you should be able to do what you want with your college education?! With it's open curriculum and open arms for student innovation, Wesleyan is the perfect place to spend the best four years of your life. read full review

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