Wesleyan University Admission Requirements

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Wesleyan University Admission Overview

Wesleyan University admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Connecticut. Last year Wesleyan University admitted 16.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1415-1540 / ACT 33-35. Wesleyan University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

16.5%

Admission Standards

Elite

Applicant Competition

Very High

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Wesleyan University acceptance rate is 16.5%. Last year, only 2,373 of 14,389 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Connecticut and the 59th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wesleyan University and can you get accepted?

Wesleyan University is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan University GPA

Wesleyan University considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Wesleyan University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1415-1540

Freshmen who sent SAT

29%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 705
Math 710
Composite 1415

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 760
Math 780
Composite 1540

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wesleyan University typically score around a 1480 SAT (middle 50% 1415–1540) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 99th percentile nationally. Wesleyan University ranks #2 in the state of Connecticut and #50 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1415 to 1540

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

Matching last year's 1415–1540 range does not by itself determine admission.

SAT policy

Wesleyan University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1480 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Wesleyan University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1540+	Above 75th	>27%
1480 to 1540	Avg +	16%-27%
1415 to 1480	Avg -	9%-16%
Below 1415	Below mid-50	<9%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wesleyan University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

33-35

Freshmen reporting ACT

16%

25th Percentile Scores

English 34
Math 30
Composite 33

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 34
Composite 35

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wesleyan University typically have around a 34 ACT (mid-50 33–35) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 99th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wesleyan University places #1 among colleges in Connecticut and #9 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 33 to 35

1 9 18 27 36

Landing in last year's 33–35 band does not, on its own, decide admission.

ACT policy

You may apply to Wesleyan University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 34.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Wesleyan University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
35+	Above 75th	>27%
34 to 35	Avg +	16%-27%
33 to 34	Avg -	9%-16%
Below 33	Below mid-50	<9%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

76% of Wesleyan University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wesleyan University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	76%
Top 25% of class	0%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Wesleyan University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,460	5,915	14,389
Accepted	1,304	1,066	2,373
Acceptance Rate	15%	18%	16%
Enrolled	437	388	825
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	34%	36%	35%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wesleyan University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

123

Applicants have 123 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wesleyan University is $65.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Wesleyan University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Wesleyan University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 16.5% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1415-1540); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025