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14.4%Acceptance
$67,316Tuition
2,973Students
92%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$73,897Earnings
#3 in ConnecticutPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$67,316
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,316
Average Net Price
$27,888
Students Receiving Financial Aid
15.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$19,034
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,550
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$180/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
87.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
18.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
15.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,432
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,898
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,310
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,905
$110,001+ $50,788

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Wesleyan's $87,550 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $27,888 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,432 annually, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay $5,898. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face $10,310 yearly. The cost jumps for higher earners, with families making over $110,000 paying $50,788 per year.

Over four years, costs range from $17,728 for the lowest-income students to $203,152 for wealthy families. Graduates carry a median debt of just $17,000, translating to $180 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $73,897 within ten years, most handle this debt load comfortably. The 87.6% loan repayment rate reflects strong financial outcomes. Low-income students get the best deal here, attending an top liberal arts college for community college prices.

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