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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

  • 237 High St
  • Middletown, CT 06459
  • OPEID College Code: 00142400
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  • General Phone: (860) 685-2000
  • President: Michael S Roth
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,148
  • College Mascot: Cardinals
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Wesleyan University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Stem Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Wesleyan University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,3844,8668,250
Number Granted Admission (%)1,030 (30%)1,215 (25%)2,245 (27%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)360 (35%)355 (29%)715 (32%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam56779%
ACT ® Exam14821%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading640740
SAT ® Math660740
SAT ® Writing640740
 
ACT ® Composite3032
ACT ® English2933
ACT ® Math3034
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving40%13%3%45%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,875$7,169$2,245$29,114
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.1%1.1%0.7%
Number in Default554
Number in Repayment443434516
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$40,092$38,634$36,806
In-State Tuition and Fees$40,092$38,634$36,806
Out of State Tuition and Fees$40,092$38,634$36,806
Books and Supplies$1,333$1,333$1,205
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,040$10,636$10,130
Other Expenses$1,332$1,332$1,205
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$53,797$51,935$49,346
In-State$53,797$51,935$49,346
Out of State$53,797$51,935$49,346
Off Campus
In-District$41,425$39,967$38,011
In-State$41,425$39,967$38,011
Out of State$41,425$39,967$38,011
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,425$39,967$38,011
In-State$41,425$39,967$38,011
Out of State$41,425$39,967$38,011
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree294-
Molecular Biochemistry Degree21--
Molecular Biology Degree---
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree41-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree44--
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree15--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree14--
East Asian Studies Degree22--
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other Degree12--
French Studies Degree19--
German Studies Degree4--
Italian Studies Degree9--
Latin American Studies Degree7--
Russian Studies Degree2--
Spanish and Iberian Studies Degree7--
United States Studies Degree36--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree1--
Russian Language and Literature Degree1--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree6--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree4--
 
History
History Degree27--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Civilization Studies Degree6--
Science, Technology and Society Degree21--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree461-
Humanistic Studies Degree2--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree202-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree---
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree14--
Religious Studies Degree13--
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy Degree33-
Chemistry Degree174-
Geology and Earth Science Degree-1-
Physical Sciences Degree13--
Physics Degree93-
 
Psychology
Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology Degree174-
Psychology Degree442-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree8--
Archaeology Degree3--
Economics Degree36--
Economics, Other Degree21--
Political Science Degree54--
Social Sciences, Other Degree16--
Sociology Degree35--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree10--
Cinematography and Film Degree---
Dance Degree11--
Drama Degree11--
Film Studies Degree30--
Fine Studio Arts Degree17--
Music, Other Degree167-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,148
    • Undergraduate: 2,787 Graduate: 361
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,557 Female: 1,591
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,379 Female: 1,408
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 178 Female: 183
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,968 Part-Time: 180
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,774 Part-Time: 13
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 194 Part-Time: 167
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2678%
American Indian160.5%
Black2067%
Asian2849%
Hispanic2488%
White1,80557%
Unknown32210%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18823%
Ages 18-191,33042%
Ages 20-211,21539%
Ages 22-242227%
Ages 25-291093%
Ages 30-34612%
Ages 35-39270.9%
Ages 40-49431%
Ages 50-65562%
Age Over 6530.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,01392984
Faculty Status37334231
Tenured Faculty186186-
Graduate Assistants128-128
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service36133031
Primarily Instruction28-28
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1341331
Other Professionals23819840
Technical and/or Paraprofessional28026812
Clerical And Secretarial1341295
Skilled Crafts4444-
Service and/or Maintenance46442
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,243 (330)$101,299 (193)$84,303 (137)
Professor$129,384 (119)$129,719 (90)$128,344 (29)
Associate Professor$84,323 (66)$85,189 (35)$83,345 (31)
Assistant Professor$69,245 (67)$70,440 (28)$68,386 (39)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,243 (330)$101,299 (193)$84,303 (137)
Professor$129,384 (119)$129,719 (90)$128,344 (29)
Associate Professor$84,323 (66)$85,189 (35)$83,345 (31)
Assistant Professor$69,245 (67)$70,440 (28)$68,386 (39)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes722440282
Unduplicated Athletes590365225
Baseball2525-
Basketball261511
All Track Combined1578869
Field Hockey22-22
Football7676-
Golf1010-
Ice Hockey502921
Lacrosse704822
Rowing743539
Soccer573522
Softball16-16
Squash251312
Swimming and Diving482325
Tennis22139
Volleyball14-14
Wrestling3030-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,244$55,856
Assistant Coaches-$8,899$9,975
 
Coaches
All Coaches915239
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
All Track Combined1477
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches1055
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Ice Hockey633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Lacrosse853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Rowing532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Squash422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students93%
 
By Gender
Male91%
Female94%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien95%
American Indian50%
Black90%
Asian93%
Hispanic90%
White93%
Unknown95%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less88%
5 Years91%
6 Years93%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related33
On Campus
Drug Related95
Liquor Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary3123
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary3733
Vehicle Theft12
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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