Class of 2028

It is not possible to fully convey the individual strengths and differences among students selected for Wesleyan in a statistical profile. What we hope to illustrate with this data are some of the attributes we value in the admission process. While no specific high school program of study is prescribed for admission, admitted students have made the most of their secondary school educations, whether through AP courses, International Baccalaureate Diploma, local college courses, or simply the most challenging teachers. Their curiosity and love of learning travel with them. Although rank in Class and ACT or SAT are generally quite strong, more significant in our assessment are the rigor of academic programs and strength of teacher recommendations. Admitted students are diverse in nationality, region, first language, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. We find that successful students who have developed a variety of talents and made commitments to school activities, civic and religious organizations, politics, and the arts are more likely to contribute to the life of this dynamically diverse Wesleyan community.

Profile of Students Offered Admission for Fall 2024

14,828 Applications Received | 2,372 Admitted (16%)

  • Class size: 824
  • 45% of admitted students are legal sex male, 55% are legal sex female
  • 80% of admits live outside New England; 13.7% live in 65 other countries including Burundi, Egypt, Ghana, Jamaica, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Somalia, and Zimbabwe
  • English is an additional language for 17% of admitted students
  • 11% of admits are international students
  • 41% of admits are domestic students of color
  • 50% of admits are students of color (including international)
  • 15% of admits are the first generation in their family to attend college
  • 3% of admits have a Wesleyan parent
  • 43% of admits applied for need-based aid (Wesleyan meets the full demonstrated need of all those admitted)
  • 1309 applied in Early Decision (9% of applicants) and 512 were admitted (22% of admission offers)
  • 46 are QuestBridge National College Match Finalists (sixteenth year in partnership with QuestBridge)
  • 16 are Military Veteran Scholars (8 admitted as Transfers)
  • HS Preparation:
    • 85% have taken calculus
    • 79% have taken biology, chemistry and physics
    • 77% have a fourth year (or equivalent) of one foreign language

ACT and SAT scores

  ACT Comp SAT ERW SAT M
Admit 75th percentile: 35 770 790
Admit Median: 34 750 780
Admit 25th percentile: 33 730 750
59% of admits asked to have test scores considered in the admission process

Profile of First Year Students

Class* 2024** 2025 2026 2027 2028
Applicants 12,752 13,145 14,521 14,500 14,828
Admitted 2,640 2,540 2,097 2,480 2,372
Matriculants 782 919 753 793 824
  Legal Sex
     Male 40% 47% 49% 47% 47%
     Female 60% 53% 51% 53% 53%
  Gender Identity
     Male 49% 46% 46%
     Female 49% 50% 51%
     Nonbinary 2% 5% 4%
Geography (Residence)
   New England 20% 23% 21% 26% 22%
   Mid-Atlantic 38% 36% 35% 32% 36%
   Mid-West 5% 4% 4% 4% 4%
   South 6% 6% 7% 5% 6%
   West 17% 21% 20% 17% 18%
   Outside the USA 14% 10% 13% 16% 14%
Secondary School (Domestic):
   Public 53% 53% 50% 51% 56%
 Admitted in Early Decision 50% 51% 54% 56% 61%
Domestic Students of Color*** 33% 33% 32% 32% 32%
Students of Color (including international)***
      More Student Body Diversity Information
41% 39% 42% 43% 42%
   Asian/Asian-American 21% 20% 23% 24% 22%
   Black/African-American 9% 10% 10% 11% 12%
   Latino/Hispanic 13% 12% 11% 10% 12%
   Multi-racial 20% 15% 15% 15% 16%
   Native American/Alaskan or Native Hawaiian/ Pac Island 2% 1% 1% 1% 2%
International Students 10% 8% 11% 12% 12%
Wesleyan Parent Legacy 8% 7% 8% 8% 4%
First Generation to Four-Year College 14% 10% 13% 14% 17%
Financial Aid 43% 46% 42% 46% 52%
   Grant Aid 37% 42% 38% 41% 46%
Academic Program in HS
   Math through Calculus 81% 79% 80% 81% 79%
   Biology, Chemistry and Physics 79% 82% 80% 81% 74%
   Foreign Language IV 79% 79% 76% 79% 72%
Class Ranking
   Class Rank Reported 28% 25% 25% 20% 23%
   Top 10% 69% 76% 79% 80% 79%
   Top 20% 93% 91% 92% 95% 94%
ACT Median 34 34 34 34 34
SAT Medians:
   ERW 730 750 740 750 740
   Math 750 750 760 760 750
Transfer Matriculants, Fall 32 36 43 40 48
Total New Students Enrolling 814 955 796 833 872

*Starting with the Class of 2028, final data will be as of fall census. Prior year data reflects August 1st.

**The Class of 2024 was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and should be considered in that context. Forty-seven first-year students delayed enrollment until the Spring of 2021. They were included as part of the Class of 2024.

***Student of color reporting reflects self-identification rather than conformity with federal reporting.