Wesleyan University

(Middletown, CT)

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is a private liberal arts college. Known for the excellence of its academic and interdisciplinary programs, it was founded in 1831.

Wesleyan's 340 acre campus overlooks the Connecticut River, and provides an intimate setting where its students explore ideas, learn to produce innovative work, and make a positive difference in the world.

With nearly 2800 undergraduates typically hailing from 48 states and over 50 foreign counties, Wesleyan is home to a diverse student body which promotes intellectual exchange.

With a low 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and over 900 courses, Wesleyan students are able to select from a large number of stimulating, personalized academic options. Wesleyan sponsors international programs in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, and has over 140 other approved programs where students can study abroad.

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Admissions

27.2%
of Applicants Admitted

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

  • 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
  • January 01, 2012
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1930–2240 SAT Total
  • 640–740 SAT Reading
  • 660–740 SAT Math
  • 640–740 SAT Writing
  • 30–32 ACT Composite
  • 29–33 ACT English
  • 30–34 ACT Math
  • 8–10 ACT Writing

Cost

$53,797
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $40,092
  • $40,092
  • $12,372
  • $1,333

Will I Like It

2,952
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • No affiliation
  • 50% Women

Famous Alumni

Gerald Baliles - Governor of Virginia

Robert Crispin - President and CEO of ING Investment Management

Jennifer Crittenden - TV Producer and Writer

Akiva Goldsman - Hollywood Producer and Screenwriter

Meredith Orren Hoffa - Writer and Comedian

Herb Kelleher - President and CEO of Southwest Airlines

Robert King - Editor-in-Chief of ESPN.com

Wendy Spero - Comedian and Actress

Beverly Daniel Tatum - College President

Stephen Trask - Composer and Lyricist



Areas of Study

Humanities

Art History

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Band, College Democrats, College Republicans

Long Description

Wesleyan is a private, liberal arts university. Founded in 1831 as a university for men, it was coeducational from 1872 to 1912, then readopted coeducation in 1968. Its 240-acre campus is located in Middletown, 15 miles south of Hartford.

Mailing Address

237 High St
Middletown, CT 6459
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