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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: Douglas J Bennet
- Website: WWW.WESLEYAN.EDU

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,222
- College Mascot: Cardinals

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,941 | 4,301 | 7,242 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 968 (33%) | 1,044 (24%) | 2,012 (28%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 365 (38%) | 355 (34%) | 720 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 670 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 157 | 22% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 640 | 750 |
| SAT ® Math | 650 | 730 |
| SAT ® Writing | 640 | 730 |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | 28 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 32 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 11% | 17% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,154 | $6,118 | $4,193 | $24,107 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 516 | 635 | 358 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,806 | $34,844 | $33,190 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,806 | $34,844 | $33,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,205 | $1,155 | $1,090 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,130 | $9,540 | $8,932 |
| Other Expenses | $1,205 | $1,155 | $1,090 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,346 | $46,694 | $44,302 |
| Out of State | $49,346 | $46,694 | $44,302 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,011 | $35,999 | $34,280 |
| Out of State | $38,011 | $35,999 | $34,280 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $38,011 | $35,999 | $34,280 |
| Out of State | $38,011 | $35,999 | $34,280 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,222 Undergraduate: 2,817 Graduate: 405
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,571 Female: 1,651
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,396 Female: 1,421
- Graduate Gender Male: 175 Female: 230
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,991 Part-Time: 231
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,796 Part-Time: 21
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 195 Part-Time: 210
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 253 | 8% |
| American Indian | 18 | 0.6% |
| Black | 198 | 6% |
| Asian | 312 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 7% |
| White | 1,948 | 60% |
| Unknown | 257 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 77 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,337 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,226 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 215 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 107 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 82 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 41 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 50 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 58 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 25 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,034 | 933 | 101 |
| Faculty Status | 372 | 336 | 36 |
| Tenured Faculty | 182 | 182 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 126 | - | 126 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 359 | 325 | 34 |
| Primarily Instruction | 30 | - | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 159 | 157 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 165 | 117 | 48 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 351 | 334 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 133 | 125 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 45 | 45 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 41 | 41 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,628 (325) | $98,007 (196) | $81,936 (129) |
| Professor | $124,507 (126) | $124,839 (95) | $123,490 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $82,141 (54) | $82,879 (29) | $81,285 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,386 (63) | $69,858 (32) | $66,867 (31) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,628 (325) | $98,007 (196) | $81,936 (129) |
| Professor | $124,507 (126) | $124,839 (95) | $123,490 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $82,141 (54) | $82,879 (29) | $81,285 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,386 (63) | $69,858 (32) | $66,867 (31) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 722 | 447 | 275 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 595 | 367 | 228 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 157 | 94 | 63 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 72 | 72 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 52 | 30 | 22 |
| Lacrosse | 73 | 47 | 26 |
| Rowing | 72 | 45 | 27 |
| Soccer | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Squash | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 46 | 20 | 26 |
| Tennis | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 22 | 22 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,263 | $55,167 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,477 | $8,089 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 84 | 47 | 37 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Rowing | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Squash | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 92% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 91% |
| Female | 94% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 84% |
| Asian | 93% |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| White | 94% |
| Unknown | 87% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 84% |
| 5 Years | 91% |
| 6 Years | 92% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 33 | 50 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 40 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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