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Sociology & anthropology at Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University graduates about 45 sociology & anthropology majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 61st of 580 schools we score for sociology & anthropology, a standout program at 85 out of 100.

85/100Standout#61 of 580 for sociology & anthropology →
Graduates a year456% of the class
Admit rate16%whole school
SAT middle 50%1320–1510whole school

Around Wesleyan University

Bust of Stephen Olin (1797-1851), Devoted Minister of Christ, Pioneer of Higther
Wesleyan University Stephen Olin bustPhoto: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Fayerweather Gymnasium
Fayerweather Gymnasium (51625825476)Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim from New York City · CC BY 2.0 · source
tree at wesleyan
Wesleyan tree (48)Photo: User23911 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
​Shoyoan Teien of Wesleyan University
Shoyoan Teien WesleyanPhoto: ZySun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Where sociology & anthropology happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 51 · Dorm 17 · Arts 11 · Student housing 9 · Chapel 6 · Offices 2.

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Nearby in the sociology & anthropology ranking

  1. Williams College 86
  2. University of California San Diego 85
  3. Syracuse University 85
  4. Smith College 85
  5. Colgate University 85
  6. Haverford College 85
  7. Michigan State University 84
  8. University of Maryland, College Park 84

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Wesleyan University with every school we score in sociology & anthropology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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