Wesleyan is one of the most highly selective institutions in the United States, and admission is competitive, with over 14,000 applicants. Applicants are expected to have a strong secondary school preparation in English, social science, science, mathematics, and a foreign language. Candidates studying at schools outside the US who have taken national examinations for university admission (A levels, French Baccalaureate, ISC, International Baccalaureate, etc.) are expected to have achieved superior results.

Financial Aid
Wesleyan offers need-based financial aid, meeting 100% of every admitted student's demonstrated need. While admission for international students seeking financial aid is extremely competitive, candidates from all countries will be considered for need-based financial aid.  

Financial aid applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of any of Africa’s 54 countries will be considered for the Wesleyan African Scholars Program, while financial aid applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam will be considered for the Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program. Both of these programs provide awardees with full scholarships for four years of undergraduate study.

Financial Aid for International Applicants
Wesleyan meets 100% of every admitted student's demonstrated need. While admission for international students seeking financial aid is extremely competitive, candidates from all countries will be considered for need-based financial aid. As an international student, in order to receive financial aid during your years at Wesleyan, you MUST apply for financial aid and be eligible at the time that you apply for admission.

Applying as: Deadline
- Early Decision I : November 15th               
- Early Decision II : January 1st               
- Regular Decision : January 15th