# Wesleyan University

#### **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](https://admission.wesleyan.edu/portal/veterans?_gl=1*ol9d89*_gcl_au*MjE0MzM3Nzk3NS4xNzU0MDc3Njc5*_ga*MTM1NjU1NDAyMS4xNzU0MDc3Njcx*_ga_7W23NBT0TH*czE3NTQwNzc2NzkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQwNzc3MjgkajExJGwwJGgw)

* 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&#x20;

* Early I Decision Application Deadline: November 15 &#x20;
* 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](https://admission.wesleyan.edu/portal/veterans): May 1

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong> </td><td>~ 3,000 enrolled undergraduate students</td><td>46% Males // 54% Females</td><td>16% first-generation college students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td>45 Majors &#x26; 1,000+ courses offered</td><td>8:1 student-faculty ratio</td><td>70% of classes have &#x3C; 20 students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td>Health Professions and Related Programs</td><td>Business, Management, Marketing, &#x26; Related Support Services</td><td>Psychology</td><td>Social Sciences</td><td>Visual and Performing Arts</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 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

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* 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

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td>__% of Students participate in undergraduate research or independent creative projects</td><td>20+ student-run volunteer programs</td><td>300+ students study abroad annually in Bologna, Italy; Madrid, Spain; and Paris, France; and approximately 150 other pre-approved programs around the world</td><td>5000+ internship opportunities</td><td>Participant in the Twelve-College Exchange Program</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </td><td>30,000+ Active Alumni Worldwide</td><td>91.6% Graduation Rate</td><td>66% of Class of 2022 reported employment</td><td>18% of Class of 2022 is continuing their education</td><td>85.71% law school acceptance rate</td><td>51% to 76% acceptance rate range for medical school (2016-22)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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