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Brief intro of Wesleyan University:Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university in Middletown, Connecticut. Founded in 1831 as a men's college under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church and with the support of prominent residents of Middletown, the college was the first institution of higher education to be named after John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. It is now a secular institution.The college accepted female applicants from 1872 to 1909, but did not become fully co-educational until 1970. Before full co-education, Wesleyan alumni and other supporters of women's education established Connecticut College for women in 1912. Wesleyan, along with Amherst and Williams colleges, is part of \"The Little Three\", also traditionally referred to as the Little Ivies. Its teams compete athletically as a member of the NESCAC.Wesleyan occupies a 360-acre (1.5 km2) campus, with over 340 buildings, including the five-building College Row; Olin Memorial Library; Andrus Public Affairs Center; the Exley Science Center; Shanklin and Hall-Atwater Laboratories; the Van Vleck Observatory; Fayerweather with Beckham Hall; Russell House, a National Historic Landmark; the Allbritton Center; the Butterfield dormitories; the Fauver Field dormitories; and the 11-building Center for the Arts complex.When Wesleyan University was founded in 1831, it took over a campus on which two buildings, North College and South College, had already bee")
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January 22, 2013
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237 High St, Middletown, CT 6459
Wesleyan University was founded in 1831 by Methodist leaders and Middletown citizens. Instruction began with 48 students of varying ages, the president, three professors, and one tutor; tuition was $36 per year.
School Overview: | Wesleyan University | |
| County | Middlesex County, CT | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 351 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 3,231 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,111 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 120 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,924 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 307 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 9% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% |
| % Black | 7% | 6% |
| % White | 68% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $45,928 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $45,928 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | 38364 | |
| Percent Admitted | 24% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 640-740 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 660-740 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 660-750 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 29-34 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 27-33 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 29-33 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Named for John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, Wesleyan is among the oldest of the numerous originally Methodist institutions of higher education in the United States.
- The college has a 290-acre campus (120-acre original campus and 170-acre Long Lane addition). It includes 60 buildings namely The Freeman Athletic Center with a 50-meter swimming pool, the Spurrier-Snyder Rink for skating activities, a 1,200-seat gymnasium, the 7,500-square-foot Andersen Fitness Center, and the Rosenbaum Squash Center with eight courts; 11-building Center for the Arts complex; Olin Memorial Library; Russell House, a National Historic landmark; the six-story Exley Science Center; Andrus Public Affairs Center; the Van Vleck Observatory; and the Center for Film Studies.
- The college offers Bachelor of Arts degree, Master's Degree in 6 disciplines, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (awarded by Graduate Liberal Studies Program), and PhD in 6 disciplines.
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