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Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,385

Acceptance Rate

17%

Graduation Rate

92%

Annual Tuition

$67,316

At a Glance

Total Students

2,973

Retention Rate

95%

Faculty Ratio

7

Financial Aid

18%

Median Debt

$17,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 2,973. The university has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 17.1%. Wesleyan boasts a strong retention rate of 95.4% and a graduation rate of 92.4%. The annual in-state tuition is $67,316, and 18.2% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Wesleyan University experience a positive return on their investment. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,304, increasing to $60,385 after five years and $73,897 after ten years. The median debt for students is $17,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$41k

1 YEAR

$60k

5 YEARS

$74k

10 YEARS

Top 15% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Wesleyan University alumni earn a median of $41,304. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $60,385, and after ten years, median earnings reach $73,897. The median debt for graduates is $17,000.

Wesleyan University has a high retention rate of 95.4% and a graduation rate of 92.4%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 17.1% and a student body of 2,973. The in-state tuition is $67,316, and 18.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown, CT 06459

Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, Connecticut. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 17.1%.