B+
Very Good
Score: 76/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Wesleyan University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Middletown, Connecticut 06459
🌐 https://www.wesleyan.edu/
Wesleyan University — acceptance rate 17%, tuition $66,716
Wesleyan University — acceptance rate 17%, tuition $66,716
Wesleyan University campus, Middletown, CT
Wesleyan University campus, Middletown, CT. Photo: Smartalic34 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
95/100
Affordability
F
25/100
Resources
A
87/100
Experience
A+
93/100
Prestige
A
80/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,271
Total Enrollment
92%
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
17%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wesleyan University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$73,897
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$60,385
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,000
Median debt at graduation
92.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,501
Average SAT
33
Median ACT
14.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wesleyan University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$39,764$71,932+36%#25 of 476#47$15,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Wesleyan University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Molecular Biochemistry
of 6 schools
#4
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
of 8 schools
#5
Behavioral Neuroscience
of 8 schools
#5
American/United States Studies/Civilization
of 7 schools
#6
Science, Technology and Society
of 9 schools
#10
Social Sciences, Other
of 22 schools
#16
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
of 56 schools
#29
Fine/Studio Arts, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $66,716 $66,716
Total Cost (On-Campus) $89,020 $89,020

Financial Aid

43%
Receive Any Aid
15%
Receive Pell Grants
14%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,271
Total Students
53%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 11%
Black 6%
Asian 9%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 98%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 17%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Wesleyan University?
Tuition at Wesleyan University is $66,716 for in-state students and $66,716 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Wesleyan University?
The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is 92%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Wesleyan University a good school?
Wesleyan University has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University has a total enrollment of 3,271 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology