COLLEGE PROFILE
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
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Wesleyan University is a small, private, liberal arts university, founded in 1831. Intellectual independence, critical thinking skills, and the ability to see the connection between distinct fields of learning are the goals of a Wesleyan education. Students are encouraged to see themselves as scholars, to participate in the exchange of ideas, and to form close working relationships with professors. Wesleyan describes its environment as academically demanding but noncompetitive: one that allows students to find their niche in the classroom, in campus life, and in the wider community. Wesleyan's 240-acre campus is located 15 miles south of Hartford.
| Web Site | www.wesleyan.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 2,882 |
| Women | 1,477 (51.2%) |
| Men | 1,405 (48.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 320 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 24% of 9,658 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.77 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 660-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 640-740 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 660-750 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 29-33 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $61,167 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $45,928 |
Room and Board | $12,574 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $40,572 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $25,864 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Not required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 339 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 49% of classes 20-29 students: 15% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-59 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 2% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Middletown Population | 43,167 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 98% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Sororities | |
| Fraternities |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 8.8% Asian 7.1% Black/African-American 10.3% Hispanic/Latino 5.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 57.2% White 10.8% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 7.5% |
| First-Year Students Returning | 94.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 85.7% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.67 | 4.01 | 667 | 668 | 670 | 31 |
| Low | 2.56 | 2.79 | 460 | 450 | 330 | 24 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• There are 22 Wesleyan colleges and universities throughout the country, but this one was the first.
• In the 1830s Wesleyan had a student vegetarian club, which followed the teachings of Sylvester Graham, the inventor of the graham cracker.
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