Wesleyan College: what international applicants need

What are Wesleyan College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Wesleyan College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?

59.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Wesleyan College admitted 799 of its 1,352 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Wesleyan College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Wesleyan College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Wesleyan College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 450–543 in Math and 518–573 in Reading and Writing (19% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Wesleyan College's application fee for international students?

Wesleyan College's application fee is $30 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does Wesleyan College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Wesleyan College doesn't accept the Common App fee waiver.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Wesleyan College accept?

Wesleyan College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Wesleyan College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Wesleyan College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Wesleyan College require?

Wesleyan College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Wesleyan College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Wesleyan College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Wesleyan College have?

47 of Wesleyan College's 496 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 9.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Wesleyan College cost for international students?

Wesleyan College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $27,650, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $11,660. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $41,810 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source