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Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University
45 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT 06459

Official telephone: (860) 685-2000
Fax number: (860) 685-3001
Website: https://www.wesleyan.edu/
Wesleyan University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,123
Number of early decision applications accepted: 450 (40%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 21%
Average SAT I: 694 verbal, 696 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1300 - 1500
Average ACT: 34 English, 30 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 31 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 52%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 19%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 14,500
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,479
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,359
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 201
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 90%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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