Wesleyan University

Private College · Located in Middletown, CT · VetLink Partner since 2022

Admissions Numbers

13 VetLink applicants matriculated
Test optional for all applicants
<65% veterans applied first year
66-100% veterans applied as transfer
3.2 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*
(*applicant reported)

How to Apply

Application available on Common App, Apply Coalition with SCOIR, and Wesleyan Military Application

High school transcript
College transcript (transfer students only)
School report (first-year students only)
College report (transfers only)
SAT or ACT Scores (optional for all)
Letters of recommendation: 2 high school teacher recommendations (first-years only), 1 school/guidance counselor recommendation (first-years only), 2 college professor recommendations (transfers only), recommendation from an employer and/or military personnel (optional but encouraged for all)
Interview (optional for all)
FAFSA (for all seeking financial aid)

Admissions Deadlines

Early I Decision Application Deadline: November 15
Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 1
Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 1
Fall Transfer Application Deadline: March 15
Wesleyan's Application for US Military Veterans: May 1

Demographics

~ 3,000 enrolled undergraduate students

46% Males // 54% Females

16% first-generation college students

Academics

45 Majors & 1,000+ courses offered

8:1 student-faculty ratio

70% of classes have < 20 students

Top Academic Programs

Health Professions and Related Programs

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services

Psychology

Social Sciences

Visual and Performing Arts

Financial Aid & Scholarships

$84,872 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
Need-Blind Applications
Yellow Ribbon Program participant
100% of demonstrated financial met for veterans need without loans & with a minimum expected student contribution of $1,200 each year
38% of students received need-based scholarship awards (2022-23)
$61,770 Average need-based financial aid award

Veterans Campus Life

Wesleyan Veterans Organization - connect regarding veteran experiences transitioning to campus life & in the classrooms at Wesleyan
Office of Admission Veterans Resource Team
Wesleyan Summer Grants for Veterans - Summer Grants are awarded through the Gordon Career Center to support students who are pursuing no- or low-pay career-related experiences over the summer.
250+ student organizations on campus

Knowledge in Action

__% of Students participate in undergraduate research or independent creative projects

20+ student-run volunteer programs

300+ students study abroad annually in Bologna, Italy; Madrid, Spain; and Paris, France; and approximately 150 other pre-approved programs around the world

5000+ internship opportunities

Participant in the Twelve-College Exchange Program

Alumni & Outcomes

30,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide

91.6% Graduation Rate

66% of Class of 2022 reported employment

18% of Class of 2022 is continuing their education

85.71% law school acceptance rate

51% to 76% acceptance rate range for medical school (2016-22)