Wesleyan University, CT
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Wesleyan University Rankings
Affordability39
Selectivity82
Retention91
Graduation87
Earnings56
Diversity75
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wesleyan University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies10%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature8%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology14%
Social Sciences26%
Visual and Performing Arts12%
Admissions
Getting into Wesleyan University
17%
Admission Rate
700
Median SAT Math
690
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)660–740
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)640–740
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wesleyan University
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$70K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wesleyan University
26%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
88%
Repayment Rate
$167
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 51% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 32% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 88% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 88% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 93% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 92% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wesleyan University
96%
Retention Rate
7%
Transfer Rate
2%
Withdrawal Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 84% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 90% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 93% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 85% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 52% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 44% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 87% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 84% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 87% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wesleyan University
90%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $71K | $65K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $39K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $55K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wesleyan University
2,922
Undergraduates
95%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
208
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 38% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wesleyan University, CT
Middlesex Community College
3 miles, SE
Cortiva Institute-Cromwell
4 miles, N
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
4 miles, N
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
9 miles, NW