Can you get into Wesleyan University?
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
16.5%
SAT middle 50%
1415–1540
median 1405
ACT middle 50%
33–35
median 33
Top 10% of class
79%
of admitted students
Testing
optional
52% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
92%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Wesleyan University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Course rigor
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Grades
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation status
- Race or ethnicity
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Extracurriculars
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Demonstrated interest
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
From Wesleyan University’s Common Data Set, 2022, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $89,020, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Wesleyan University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$4,871
- $30k–$48k$3,604
- $48k–$75k$6,175
- $75k–$110k$17,294
- Over $110k$51,140
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Wesleyan University admissions, answered
What is Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Wesleyan University admits 16.5% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1415 and 1540. A score above 1540 clears the 75th percentile; below 1415, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Wesleyan University test-optional?
Yes, Wesleyan University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Wesleyan University look for in an application?
Wesleyan University reports that it weighs course rigor, grades, class rank, essay, recommendations most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Wesleyan University actually cost?
Sticker price is $89,020, but the average family pays $30,177 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $4,871 per year on average.
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