Wesleyan University
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,400 within 10 years; exceptional 93% graduation rate.
About This School
Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Middletown, Connecticut with approximately 3,067 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 16%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,177 per year. The graduation rate is 93%, and the typical graduate earns $63,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1831 as a men's college under the Methodist Episcopal Church and with the support of prominent residents of Middletown. It became a secular, coeducational institution.
This is a strong option for intellectually curious students who want a small liberal arts college feel with serious academic depth — a 95% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll are genuinely happy once they arrive. At an average net price of $27,888/year and median debt of just $13,824 at graduation, it's relatively affordable for a highly selective private school, though median earnings of $63,400 a decade out are modest given the sticker price, so students banking on a fast financial return should think carefully about their intended path.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,067 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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