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Wesleyan

Acceptance rate
16
%
ACT middle 50%
33
–
35
Applications
14389
Undergraduates
3805

Overview

Wesleyan University is a distinguished liberal arts institution in Middletown, Connecticut, known for its open curriculum, empowering educational approach, and vibrant campus community. Offering over 1,000 courses and 47 majors across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, Wesleyan encourages students to design their own academic paths while engaging in hands-on learning, impactful research, and creative expression. The university fosters inclusion and belonging, drawing students from diverse backgrounds and supporting them through a close-knit residential experience, with nearly all undergraduates living on campus. Wesleyan’s commitment to civic engagement, interdisciplinary exploration, and real-world application prepares students to create meaningful change and envision their own futures.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
14389
Students admitted
2373
Acceptance rate
16
%
Undergraduate enrollment
3805
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
705
760
SAT Math
710
780
ACT Composite
33
35
Students submitting SAT
29
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
1-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
3959

Characteristics

School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Division III
Competitiveness
Highly Competitive

Contact information

Address
237 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459
Phone
(860) 685-2000

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