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 University has distinguished alumni in the arts and sciences, literature, politics and government, business, journalism, and academia.
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1831 |
| Endowment | $1.13 billion (2020) |
| President | Michael S. Roth |
| Provost | Nicole Stanton |
| Academic staff | 430 (Fall 2019) |
| Students | 3,230 (Fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 3,018 (Fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 212 (Fall 2019) |
| Campus | Small city, 360 acres |
| Student newspaper | The Wesleyan Argus |
| Colors | Cardinal and black |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III, NESCAC |
| Sports | 29 varsity teams, 16 club teams |
| Affiliations | Annapolis Group, CLAC, COFHE, Oberlin Group, NAICU, Space-grant |
About Wesleyan University
Private liberal arts and Baccalaureate College with an emphasis on the arts and sciences. It was founded under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Achievement of Wesleyan University
The school was named after the founder on Methodism, John Wesley. The film studies program at the school ranked seventh among the twenty-five best programs in the world.
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Latest information about Wesleyan University updated on July 28 2021.
