Wesleyan University Admission
Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
14.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.45%
Freshmen Enrollment
743
SAT Scores
1,420
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,521 students have applied and 2,096 students have allowed to admit to Wesleyan University (Acceptance rate: 14.43%). Wesleyan's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.45 % where 743 students have finally enrolled out of 2,096 admitted students.
Wesleyan acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Carleton College and Haverford College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 19.21%).
Wesleyan enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 38.32%).
How to Apply to Wesleyan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wesleyan.
| Admission | www.wesleyan.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/apply/application-process.html |
| Financial Aid | www.wesleyan.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://wesleyan.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/disabilities/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wesleyan and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Wesleyan University is 1,420 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wesleyan University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,457). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | 1,420 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,457 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut | 1,184 | 76 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wesleyan University, 384 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,420 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 710 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 660 | 710 | 760 |
| Total | 1,320 | 1,420 | 1,510 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wesleyan University, 176 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 30 | 33 |
Wesleyan Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wesleyan University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |