Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a private liberal arts institution located in Middletown, Connecticut. The university's academic focus is on education in the liberal arts and sciences. It operates with a student body of approximately 3,000 full-time undergraduates and 200 graduate students, supported by a low student-faculty ratio of 7:1.
The university's culture emphasizes critical and creative thinking, independence of mind, and generosity of spirit. It maintains an open curriculum and positions itself as a leader in groundbreaking research among liberal arts colleges. Academic expectations are high, with a focus on hands-on experiences and practical idealism.
Wesleyan fosters what it describes as a dynamic, inclusive community. Its educational philosophy combines boldness with academic rigor, aiming to prepare students through direct engagement with their fields of study.
