Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Middletown, Connecticut and founded in 1831. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and sciences, also provides graduate research in many academic disciplines, and grants PhD degrees primarily in the sciences and mathematics. Wesleyan is the second most productive liberal arts college in the United States in the number of undergraduates who go on to earn PhDs in all fields of study.
Founded under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church and with the support of prominent residents of Middletown, the now secular university was the first institution of higher education to be named after John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. About 20 unrelated colleges and universities were subsequently named after Wesley. Wesleyan, along with Amherst College and Williams College, is a member of the historic Little Three colleges and has long been known as one of the Little Ivies.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 3148 students
- $41,814.00 avg tuition
237 High St
Middletown,
CT
06459
(860) 685-2000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.wesleyan.edu/admission
Financial Aid:
www.wesleyan.edu/finaid
Areas of Study:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Wesleyan University
| Applied | 10,068 | |
| Admitted | 2,218 | 22% |
| Enrolled total | 745 | |
| Full Time: | 745 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 640 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 750 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
| ACT English | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 98% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 89% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 93% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Wesleyan University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $41,814.00 | $41,814.00 | $41,814.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,306.00 | $1,306.00 | $1,306.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $31,361.00 | $31,361.00 | $31,361.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,307.00 | $1,307.00 | $1,307.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,592.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,332.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $55.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,333.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 52% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 45% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $33,092.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 34% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $4,510.00 |
Wesleyan University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| African-American/Black Studies | X | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | X | ||
| East Asian Studies | X | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | X | |||
| French Studies | X | |||
| German Studies | X | |||
| Italian Studies | X | |||
| Latin American Studies | X | |||
| Russian Studies | X | |||
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | X | |||
| Molecular Biology | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | X | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| Russian Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | ||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | X | ||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Science, Technology and Society | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | X | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | X | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Astronomy | X | X | ||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | |||
| Physical Sciences | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | X | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology | X | X | ||
| Psychology, General | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | X | ||
| Archeology | X | |||
| Economics, General | X | X | ||
| Economics, Other | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | X | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | X | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | X | ||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, Other | X | X | ||
Wesleyan University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| IES Diversity Merit-Based Scholarship | $5000 | Varies |
| IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship | $5000 | October 25, 2012 |
| IES Merit-Based Scholarship for Under-Represented Students | $5000 | November 01, 2012 |
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | May 25, 2012 |
| IES Legacy Scholarship | $1000 | November 01, 2012 |
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Schools Near Wesleyan University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Middlesex Community College | 2.8mi |
| Holy Apostles College and Seminary | 3.4mi |
| Charter Oak State College | 10.7mi |
| Central Connecticut State University | 11.0mi |
| Goodwin College | 12.8mi |
| Trinity College | 13.2mi |
| Quinnipiac University | 13.7mi |
| Sanford-Brown College-Farmington | 14.2mi |
| Capital Community College | 14.5mi |
| Lincoln College of New England-Southington | 14.6mi |
| Manchester Community College | 14.8mi |
| Hartford Seminary | 14.8mi |
| Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc | 14.8mi |
| Tunxis Community College | 15.4mi |
| Saint Joseph College | 15.7mi |
