Wesleyan University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #867 United States of America #211

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Institution Info

Founded: 1831
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 3,440 students
Faculty: 1 015
Endowment: $1.1B
Website: https://www.wesleyan.edu/

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Wesleyan University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1831. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 3,440 students, an endowment of $1.1B, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Hidden Ivies.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #867 · Ranked	78,38

Research Output via OpenAlex

285

h-index

637,785

Citations

14,135

Publications

8,916

i10-index

1,30

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) Hidden Ivies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesleyan University's global ranking?

Wesleyan University is ranked #867 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #211 position.

When was Wesleyan University founded?

Wesleyan University was founded in 1831, making it 195 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Wesleyan University?

Wesleyan University has a student body of approximately 3,440 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is Wesleyan University's research output?

Wesleyan University has produced 14,135 research publications with 637,785 total citations and an h-index of 285, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Wesleyan University's endowment?

Wesleyan University has an endowment of approximately $1.1B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.