More selective than 95% of Connecticut colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wesleyan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Wesleyan University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Wesleyan University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 705 | 760 |
| SAT math | 710 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1415 | 1540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wesleyan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 16% | 705–760 | 710–780 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 17% | 720–770 | 730–770 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Wesleyan University compared with other Connecticut colleges?
Wesleyan University has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | 4% | 96% | $23,777 |
| 2 | Wesleyan University | 16% | 93% | $30,177 |
| 3 | United States Coast Guard Academy | 22% | 93% | — |
| 4 | Trinity College | 29% | 84% | $34,832 |
| 5 | Fairfield University | 33% | 84% | $48,095 |
| 6 | Connecticut College | 37% | 82% | $36,175 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut | 52% | 83% | $25,097 |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College | 59% | 51% | $34,028 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | 60% | 63% | $34,192 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Connecticut colleges →
Who enrolls at Wesleyan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wesleyan University admissions questions
What is the Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
Wesleyan University accepts 16% of applicants, about 1 in 6. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,479 of 14,500 applicants were admitted.
Does Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT?
Wesleyan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of Wesleyan University enrolled first-year students scored 1415–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Wesleyan University?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (782 of 2,479).
Is Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Wesleyan University accepted 16% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 17% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wesleyan University overview