Wesleyan University
Founded 1831
President Michael Roth (President)
Fees USD 64,234
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1831 in Middletown, Connecticut. A member of the prestigious Little Three alongside Amherst and Williams, Wesleyan is consistently ranked among the top 15 liberal arts universities in the United States. Enrolling 3,200 students, Wesleyan is particularly known for film studies (one of the finest film programs in the US), sciences, and its open curriculum emphasizing student-designed education.
Programs
- Film Studies — One of the top film studies programs in the US; Joss Whedon, Lin-Manuel Miranda alumni
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health; strong neuroscience and molecular biology
- Social Sciences — Economics, government, and psychology programs
- Open Curriculum — No distribution requirements; student-designed education
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~16% | Tuition: ~$64,234 | Meets 100% of need