Wesleyan University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$69,652

4.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,025

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

16.5%

14,389 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,011

79.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

92.6%

743 Graduates

About

Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wesleyan University were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (125 degrees awarded), General Psychology (121 degrees), and General Political Science & Government (79 degrees).

In 2024, 1,213 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wesleyan University. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (678 degrees), 4.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wesleyan University is $69,652, which is $41,474 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wesleyan University is $69,652, which is $41,474 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,025.

In 2024, 42% of undergraduate students attending Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$69,652

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wesleyan University was $69,652. The cost of tuition at Wesleyan University is $41,474 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,025

2024 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,025. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wesleyan University grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,034

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wesleyan University was of $19,034 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5% with respect to 2023, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Wesleyan University received 14,389 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.766% annual growth. Out of those 14,389 applicants, 2,373 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 16.5% acceptance rate.

There were 4,011 students enrolled at Wesleyan University in 2024. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 34.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

16.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,373

Accepted Out of 14,389

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wesleyan University was 16.5% (2,373 admissions from 14,389 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 17.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.766%, while admissions declined by 4.28%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2024)

239

Scores Submitted (2024)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Wesleyan University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 4,011 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wesleyan University is 3,199 students and the part-time enrollment is 812. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.5% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% Black or African American, 9.47% Asian, 6.21% Two or More Races, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.4%), followed by White Female (26.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.8%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wesleyan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,011 students. The full-time enrollment at Wesleyan University is 3,199 and the part-time enrollment is 812. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

95%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wesleyan University was 95%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Wesleyan University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,825 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
693 enrolled students
Black or African American
385 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wesleyan University is 45.5% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% Black or African American, 9.47% Asian, 6.21% Two or More Races, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 109 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 275 more women than men received degrees from Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wesleyan University is white (678 degrees awarded). There were 4.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wesleyan University is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (125 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (121 degrees) and General Political Science & Government (79 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (116 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (81 degrees), and Social Sciences (282 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wesleyan University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (439,181 people), Other managers (361,198 people), Postsecondary teachers (247,413 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,812 people), and Chief executives & legislators (162,123 people).

The most specialized majors at Wesleyan University in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (116 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (81 degrees), Social Sciences (282 degrees), English (72 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wesleyan University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wesleyan University are Cultural & Gender Studies (116 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (81 degrees), Social Sciences (282 degrees), English (72 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wesleyan University are Elementary & secondary schools (575,143 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (524,383 people), Legal services (353,216 people), Computer Systems Design (301,203 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (235,192 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wesleyan University.

Most Common (2024)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
125 degrees awarded
General Psychology
121 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
79 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wesleyan University was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

469

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

744

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 469 degrees were awarded to men at Wesleyan University, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (744).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Wesleyan University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.72 times more than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Wesleyan University in General Psychology, which is 2.02 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 89% of students graduating from Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Wesleyan University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.75% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
678 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
136 degrees awarded
Asian
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wesleyan University is white (678 degrees awarded). There were 4.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

2.64% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
430 degrees awarded
White Female
403 degrees awarded
White Female
376 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wesleyan University is white female (430 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (403 degrees).

Operations

Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.58B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 86.6M (5.47%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 281M. Wesleyan University employs 141 Professors, 118 Associate professors and 110 Assistant professors. Most academics at Wesleyan University are Male Professor (89), Female Assistant professor (67), and Female Associate professor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wesleyan University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 115 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 87 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 85 employees.

Endowment

$1.58B

2024 Endowment

1.86%

growth from 2023

Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $1.58B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wesleyan University grew 1.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.53B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$122M

2024 Salaries

3.04%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wesleyan University paid a median of $122M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($281M) and a 3.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$56.7M

Instructional Salaries

447

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wesleyan University paid a total of $56.7M to 447 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wesleyan University were Office and Administrative Support with 115 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 87 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 85 employees.

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