Wesleyan University

Common Data Set 2021-22

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Acceptance Rate

19.4%

Applications

13,067

Admitted

2,540

Enrolled

910

SAT Composite 25th

1,310

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

Bachelor's
X
Master's
X
Post-master's certificate
X
Doctoral degree research/scholarship
X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Nonresidents
69
Hispanic/Latino
99
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
53
White, non-Hispanic
507
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
0
Asian, non-Hispanic
81
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
70
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
31
TOTAL
910
Nonresidents
342
Hispanic/Latino
343
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
179
White, non-Hispanic
1819
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
0
Asian, non-Hispanic
256
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
225
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
83
TOTAL
3250
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
94.58
Nonresidents
346
Hispanic/Latino
405
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
213
White, non-Hispanic
1842
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
1
Asian, non-Hispanic
262
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
228
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
85
TOTAL
3385
Bachelor's degrees
710
Postbachelor's certificates
59
Master's degrees
59
Post-Master's certificates
9
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
165
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
110
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
482
Total
757
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
0
Total
0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
165
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
110
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
482
Total
757
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
140
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
102
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
406
Total
648
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
17
Total
33
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
7
Total
8
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
153
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
106
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
430
Total
689
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
92.73
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
96.36
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
89.21
Total
91.02
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
140
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
143
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
467
Total
750
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
0
Total
0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
140
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
143
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
467
Total
750
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
117
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
123
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
409
Total
649
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
6
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
6
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
18
Total
30
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
3
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
125
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
129
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
428
Total
682
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
89.29
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
90.21
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
91.65
Total
90.93

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
4938
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
8129
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
1100
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
1440
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
430
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
480
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
0
Total
0.00
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT)
480
Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT)
0
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
3585
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
2031
Number of wait-listed students admitted:
10
Total academic units
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Of these, units that must be lab
3
Foreign language
4
Social studies
4
History
4
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Important
Academic GPA
Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application Essay
Important
Recommendation(s)
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Important
Character/personal qualities
Important
First generation
Important
Alumni/ae relation
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant’s interest
Not Considered
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
51
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1310
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1490
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
650
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
750
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
650
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
760
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
31
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
34
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
28
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
33
ACT English: 25th Percentile
34
ACT English: 50th Percentile
35

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program
X
Cross-registration
X
Double major
X
Dual enrollment
X
Exchange student program (domestic)
X
Honors Program
X
Independent study
X
Internships
X
Student-designed major
X
Study abroad
X
Other (specify):
X

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
91
Percent of males who join fraternities
0
Percent of females who join sororities
0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
100
Percent who live off campus or commute
0
Percent of students age 25 and older
1
Average age of full-time students
19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
19
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
92
Percent of males who join fraternities
2
Percent of females who join sororities
2
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
98
Percent who live off campus or commute
2
Percent of students age 25 and older
1
Average age of full-time students
20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
20
Campus Ministries
X
Choral groups
X
Concert band
X
Dance
X
Drama/theater
X
International Student Organization
X
Jazz band
X
Literary magazine
X
Model UN
X
Music ensembles
X
Musical theater
X
Pep band
X
Radio station
X
Student government
X
Student newspaper
X
Student-run film society
X
Symphony orchestra
X
Yearbook
X
Apartments for single students
X
Fraternity/sorority housing
X
Theme housing
X
Wellness housing
X

G. Annual Expenses

Tuition
63722
Tuition
63722
Required Fees:
600
Required Fees:
300

H. Financial Aid

Federal
3333276
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
73150
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
71145463
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
2031901
Total Scholarships/Grants
76583790
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
2706642
Federal Work-Study
2189190
Total Self-Help
5889400
Parent Loans
0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
0
Athletic Awards
0
Federal
0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
1042800
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
396053
Total Scholarships/Grants
1438853
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
3055224
Total Self-Help
3055224
Parent Loans
2951954
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
0
Athletic Awards
0
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
910
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
397
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
380
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
380
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
375
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
372
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
6
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
380
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
100.0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
65227
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT)
59869
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT)
4438
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT)
3333
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
3232
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
1340
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
1269
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
1269
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
1247
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
1229
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
15
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
1269
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
100.0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
65477
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e (FT)
59956
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f (FT)
6677
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan (FT)
6530
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
1
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
17854
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
14
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
53187
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
653

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
391
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
117
C. Total number who are females
185
D. Total number who are males
206
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
30
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
357
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
17
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
14
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
3
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
49
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
19
C. Total number who are females
17
D. Total number who are males
32
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
5
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
23
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
12
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
9
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
5
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
440
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
136
C. Total number who are females
202
D. Total number who are males
238
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
35
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
380
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
29
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
23
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
8
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
8:1
based on ____ students
3419

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Natural resources and conservation
3.0
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
10.2
Computer and information sciences
4.0
Education
1.3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
0.7
English
7.3
Liberal arts/general studies
0.5
Biological/life sciences
5.2
Mathematics and statistics
3.3
Interdisciplinary studies
4.0
Philosophy and religious studies
1.9
Physical sciences
6.0
Psychology
14.0
Social sciences
26.4
Visual and performing arts
10.5
History
1.8

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