Organizer Information
Wesleyan University is a private university in Middletown, Connecticut, offering undergraduate and graduate education. Its arts-related academic offerings include the College of Film and the Moving Image, the Department of Art and Art History, and Theater. Wesleyan also offers graduate and continuing-studies degrees through programs including Graduate Liberal Studies.
Key Information
- Official Institution Name: Wesleyan University
- Opportunity Type: University Programs & Admissions
- Study Levels: Undergraduate; Graduate; Continuing Studies
- Degrees Offered: BA, BLS, MA, MALS, MPhil, PhD
- Academic Fields: Film Studies, Art Studio, Art History, Theater, Media, Arts and Humanities
- Relevant Programs: Film Studies Major; Film Studies Minor; Art Studio Major; Art History Major; Art History Minor; Theater Major
- Language of Instruction: English
- International Applicants: Yes
- Application Period: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision; graduate deadlines vary by department and degree
- Application Deadline: 15 November; 1 January; graduate deadlines vary by department and degree
- Start of Studies: Fall term
- Application Fee: $65 for undergraduate applicants
- Tuition: $75,916 for undergraduate BA students in 2026–27
- Funding: Need-based financial aid and institutional funding
Wesleyan's official 2026 commencement records confirm the six degree types listed above: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy.
Field of Study & Eligible Disciplines
- Relevant arts and media fields include Film Studies, Art Studio, Art History, and Theater. Film Studies offers a major and minor and combines film history, analysis, theory, and production. Art and Art History offers Art Studio and Art History majors, with minors also available.
- The Film Studies major is an undergraduate program rather than a separate BFA or MFA. The Art Studio and Art History offerings are likewise undergraduate major/minor programs.
General Eligibility
- Wesleyan accepts first-year and transfer applicants for undergraduate admission and international applicants are eligible to apply. International applicants follow the same basic application timelines as other first-year and transfer applicants.
- Graduate admission is administered separately, with eligibility and requirements varying by department and degree.
Educational Background
- First-year applicants must satisfy Wesleyan's secondary-school or equivalent educational requirements. Graduate applicants must meet the academic requirements established by their individual graduate program.
- For Graduate Liberal Studies, applicants to the MALS or MPhil normally must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Language Requirements
Wesleyan's international admissions materials provide English-language guidance and standardized-test information for international applicants. Requirements can depend on the applicant's educational background and curriculum.
Application Fee
| Applicant Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate applicants | $65 |
| Applicants seeking financial aid | Fee waived |
The undergraduate application fee is non-refundable. Wesleyan waives it for applicants who apply for financial aid.
Tuition
| Study Level | Program / Applicant Type | Tuition | Other Mandatory Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | BA students | $75,916 for 2026–27 | $21,660 food and housing; $404 Student Activity Fee; $300 one-time Matriculation Fee |
| Undergraduate | BA students | — | $50 Green Fund Fee, with opt-out available |
Wesleyan's official 2026–27 tuition page identifies the $75,916 tuition specifically as the fee charged to undergraduate BA students.
Funding & Financial Support
Wesleyan states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students. International applicants may be considered for institutional financial aid under Wesleyan's international financial-aid policies. Applicants seeking aid must follow the applicable financial-aid application deadlines and requirements.
University Services & Academic Support
Relevant academic and student support includes faculty advising, academic support resources, library and archive resources, and international student services. The College of Film and the Moving Image also provides access to the Jeanine Basinger Center cinemas and the Reid Cinema Archives.
Application Requirements
- Common Application or Coalition Application via Scoir
- Secondary School Report and transcript
- Counselor recommendation
- Mid-year grade report when available
- Two academic teacher evaluations
- Early Decision Agreement, when applicable
- $65 application fee or approved fee waiver
SAT and ACT scores are optional under Wesleyan's test-optional policy. Applicants may submit supplementary materials in areas including film and visual arts.
Graduate requirements are program-specific.
How to Apply?
- Application Portal
Deadline & Timeline
- Early Decision I: 15 November 2026
- Early Decision II: 1 January 2027
- Regular Decision: 1 January 2027
- Transfer: 15 March 2027
- Graduate Application Opens: 1 September 2026
- Graduate Application Deadline: Program/department-specific
- Early Decision I Notification: Mid-December 2026
- Early Decision II Notification: Mid-February 2027
- Regular Decision Notification: Late March 2027
Location
Wesleyan University — Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Additional Details
- Wesleyan's degree structure should not be represented as BA/BFA/MA/MFA. The university's official records identify BA, BLS, MA, MALS, MPhil, and PhD as its degree types.
- For ArtInfoLand's arts-focused presentation, the most relevant undergraduate offerings are Film Studies, Art Studio, Art History, and Theater. Film Studies is specifically offered as a major and minor, while Art and Art History includes Art Studio and Art History majors and minors.
- Graduate admission should not be presented as one institution-wide process because Wesleyan explicitly states that graduate application requirements and deadlines vary by department and degree.