Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Wesleyan University is 14.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.45%. 5,458 men and 9,063 women applied to Wesleyan and 1,010 men and 1,086 women students were accepted.
Among them, 366 men and 377 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Wesleyan.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 14,521 | 5,458 | 9,063 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,010 | 1,086 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 743 | 366 | 377 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14.43% | 18.50% | 11.98% | - | - |
| Yield | 35.45% | 36.24% | 34.71% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 384 students (52% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 176 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Wesleyan.
The median SAT score is 1,420 with 710 SAT EBRW and 710 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 760 and 25th percentile is 660 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 31 at Wesleyan. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wesleyan University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1320 | 1420 | 1510 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 710 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 710 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Wesleyan. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wesleyan University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools of Wesleyan University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Wesleyan.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | www.wesleyan.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/apply/application-process.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research) |