College Spotlight: Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
The Details:
Location: Middletown, Connecticut
Institution Type: Private University
Student Body: 3000 Undergraduates
Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Acceptance Rate: 17.8%
Average SAT: 1480
Average ACT: 33
Admissions 411:
Early Decision I: November 15th
Early Decision II: January 1st
Regular Decision: January 1st
Test-Optional: Yes
ACT/SAT Superscore: Yes
SAT Subject Tests: Optional
Personal Essay: Required
The Vibe:
With pride, students often refer to Wesleyan as the “Diversity University” and there is truth in the title, as Wesleyan is culturally, racially and geographically diverse. The vibe on campus is one of tolerance and inclusion. Upon visiting, aspiring students will discover that “Wes” is a large community of passionate learners who are progressive and intelligent. Academically, Wesleyan is a top private university that aspires to change the world. The school has a strong belief in fostering a liberal arts community. The admissions process, and the education in itself, is very holistic. Wesleyan states that it is a school where “critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.” Students are encouraged to embrace their talents and nurture them so that they shape the future for those around them.
Did You Know?
Wesleyan belongs to the Little Three, which is a rivalry between Wesleyan University, Amherst College and Williams College
Wesleyan is known for its strong art and music programs. Specifically, it has one of the nation’s top programs in ethnomusicology.
Wesleyan graduates include composer John Cage, Lin-Manuel Miranda and MGMT, an indie rock band formed at Wesleyan in 2005.
Four volumes of Wesleyan University Press poetry have won the Pulitzer Prize.
Popular Fiction authors Robert Ludlum, Robin Cook, Michael Palmer and Sebastian Junger all graduated from Wesleyan.
Wesleyan University has a number of secret societies on campus. The most famous is the Skull and Serpent, which was founded in 1865.