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Wesleyan University is located in Middleton, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in the year 1831 by Methodist leaders and the well-known residents of Middleton. Initially, the university was an all-male Methodist College. The campus spreads over a sprawling area of more than 350 acres. Wesleyan university offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including environmental studies, astronomy, liberal studies, mathematics, and computer science.
Students of Wesleyan University participate in a wide variety of sports such as field hockey, lacrosse, softball, football, soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and baseball. The university houses several fraternities including Delta Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Delta Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and Alpha Kappa Alpha. The college's alumni include Lindsay Weber, actress; Stephen Alter, author of fiction and non-fiction books; and Harold Marks, British educator.
Middletown, CT is home to Wesleyan University. Middletown is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Wesleyan University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Wesleyan University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in science, music, mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 28% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 640. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 650 and 730.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Wesleyan University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Wesleyan University has 3,222 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Wesleyan University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Wesleyan University values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wesleyan University
237 High St
Middletown, CT 06459
General Phone: (860) 685-2000
http://WWW.WESLEYAN.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 485 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, economics, sociology, American studies, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 111 | biology, chemistry, molecular biochemistry, science and society, physics, physical sciences, astronomy, molecular biology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 77 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Fine Arts | 36 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 28 | various music studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | film studies, cinematography |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama, dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Engineering | 3 | archeology |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Wesleyan University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 735 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 83 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 3,222 students (3,079 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 24% |
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| California | 10% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 2,744 of its 3,079 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Middletown, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,242 | 2,012 | 28% | 720 | 36% |
| Men | 2,941 | 968 | 33% | 365 | 38% |
| Women | 4,301 | 1,044 | 24% | 355 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 730 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,806 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,806 |
| Room and board | $ 10,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,205 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,205 |
Financial Aid:
Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 142400)
Wesleyan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 124 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 95 | $124,839 | 31 | $123,490 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $82,879 | 25 | $81,285 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $69,858 | 31 | $66,867 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 40 | $67,767 | 42 | $62,774 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 196 | $98,007 | 129 | $81,936 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Studies
German Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Iberian Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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