
Middletown, CT
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Graduation
Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Middletown, Connecticut. With an enrollment of approximately 2,973 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 17%. It boasts an exceptional 92% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $73,897 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $27,888 per year.
Acceptance Rate
17%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
92%
Enrollment
2,973
Total students
Median Earnings
$73,897
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$67,316
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,316
Per year
Average Net Price
$27,888
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
730
Median
705
75th
770
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
33
75th
35
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$111,552
10-Year Earnings
$738,970
ROI Multiple
6.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students