- Acceptance rate: 16% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 705–760 reading and writing, 710–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite
- Average net price: $20,463 a year (2022–23)
Wesleyan University GPA requirements
Wesleyan University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wesleyan University acceptance rate
Wesleyan University admitted 2,373 of 14,389 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 16%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Wesleyan University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 705 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 31 | 34 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1501 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,463 a year at Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University doesn't require a high school GPA for admission but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 16% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,373 of 14,389 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Wesleyan University students have?
The middle 50% of Wesleyan University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (29% of them) scored 705–760 in Reading and Writing and 710–780 in Math. The median scores were 740 (Reading and Writing) and 750 (Math).
What ACT scores do Wesleyan University students have?
The middle 50% of Wesleyan University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (16% of them) had composite scores of 33–35, with a median of 34.
Does Wesleyan University accept AP credit?
Yes. Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Wesleyan University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,463 a year at Wesleyan University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wesleyan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).