Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Middletown, Connecticut · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,500
- Admitted
- 2,479
- Yield
- 31.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has fallen from 23.9% in 2014–15 to 17.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,390 to 14,500 (+54%) over that period.
Its 17.1% rate makes Wesleyan University more selective than about 96% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 31.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,390 | 2,245 | 23.9% | 750 |
| 2015–16 | 9,822 | 2,180 | 22.2% | 757 |
| 2016–17 | 11,928 | 2,129 | 17.8% | 774 |
| 2017–18 | 12,360 | 2,013 | 16.3% | 761 |
| 2018–19 | 12,706 | 2,218 | 17.5% | 803 |
| 2019–20 | 13,264 | 2,186 | 16.5% | 771 |
| 2020–21 | 12,632 | 2,640 | 20.9% | 720 |
| 2021–22 | 13,067 | 2,540 | 19.4% | 910 |
| 2022–23 | 14,521 | 2,096 | 14.4% | 743 |
| 2023–24 | 14,500 | 2,479 | 17.1% | 782 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,728 | 1,425 | 16.3% |
| Men | 5,772 | 1,054 | 18.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 720–770 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 730–770 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 14% |
How Wesleyan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 17.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,479 admitted of 14,500 applicants).
Is Wesleyan University test optional?
Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wesleyan University?
Wesleyan University received 14,500 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,479.
What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Wesleyan University typically scored 720–770 on SAT Reading/Writing and 730–770 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Wesleyan University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 23.9% in 2014–15 to 17.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wesleyan.edu/.