by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,852 undergraduates in 2020, Wesleyan U is a small, private university located in Middletown, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wesleyan U offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at Wesleyan U. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wesleyan U Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wesleyan U does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Wesleyan U for Veterans Guide.
Wesleyan U not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Wesleyan U has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,852 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,836 (99.4%). Part-time attendance was 16 (0.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,836 | 16 | 2,852 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wesleyan U receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wesleyan U #75 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wesleyan U by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wesleyan U Diversity Guide.
Wesleyan U has a total of 763 student athletes, 442 men and 321 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,672,139 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,610,062 |
| Net | $62,077 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wesleyan University Athletics