Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut · Private
Wesleyan University admitted 16% of 14,973 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1350–1510 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 92% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Wesleyan University
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Application deadlines
Wesleyan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Wesleyan University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Wesleyan University asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wesleyan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 43% (522 of 1,220), compared with 16% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
2,224 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,246 took it, and 54 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Wesleyan University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
Important
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
Considered
- Test scores
- Activities
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $89,020 a year. After grants, students paid $20,463 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate?
Wesleyan University admitted 16% of applicants: 2,451 of 14,973 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Wesleyan University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 1, 2027, and regular decision is due January 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1350 to 1510, with a median around 1460. A score at or above 1460 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wesleyan University’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Wesleyan University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Wesleyan University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Wesleyan University asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Wesleyan University have supplemental essays?
No. Wesleyan University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Wesleyan University require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Wesleyan University uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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