Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
16%
Average SAT
1,501
ACT midpoint
33
Enrollment
3,067
In-state tuition
$70,342
Out-of-state tuition
$70,342
Avg net price
$30,177
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1415 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 33

Popular programs at Wesleyan University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.148
2Economics.113
3Political Science and Government.97
4Area Studies.80
5English Language and Literature, General.72
6Research and Experimental Psychology.58
7Computer Science.54
8Film/Video and Photographic Arts.51
9Fine and Studio Arts.43
10Science, Technology and Society.42
11Biology, General.41
12Mathematics.39
13Sociology.37
14History.28
15Natural Resources Conservation and Research.25
16Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.25
17Social Sciences, Other.25
18Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.23
19Philosophy.23
20Physics.21

Showing top 20 of 35 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 16% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Wesleyan University?

Admitted students at Wesleyan University typically score between 1415 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Wesleyan University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Wesleyan University is approximately $30,177 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan University?

4-year graduation rate data for Wesleyan University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.