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