Wesleyan University, which has just notified Regular Decision applications of whether or not they’ve earned admission, received a grand total of 14,826 first-year applications across all of its 2023-2024 admissions rounds, and it ultimately extended offers of admission to 2,380 students.

Of those accepted, 15% are the first in their family to attend a four-year college, 43% applied for need-based financial aid, 11% are international students, 85% have taken math through calculus, 80% have taken biology, chemistry, and physics, and 77% have studied at least four years (or the equivalent) of a single foreign language.

Meanwhile, the median SAT scores for those who submitted scores were 750 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 780 Math, and the median ACT composite score was 34. Wesleyan has been test-optional for ten admissions cycles, and this year  59% of those admitted elected to have test scores considered.

Wesleyan University is nestled in the quaint town of Middletown, Connecticut. Known for its progressive values and diverse student body, Wesleyan offers a blend of academic rigor and creative exploration. While the university boasts a strong liberal arts tradition, it also encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and experimentation across disciplines. With a plethora of student organizations, cultural events, and activism opportunities, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved on campus.