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Wesleyan University

  • LocationMiddletown, CT
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,271 students
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Wesleyan University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Wesleyan University is in Middletown, Connecticut. The Diocese of Norwich's Office of Campus Ministry serves Wesleyan students, and the university's Catholic community page points students to St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, on the edge of the campus. The parish lists weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, a Saturday vigil and three Sunday Masses, with weekly adoration on Thursdays.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 6

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday7:30 AMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church (Saturday vigil)
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church
  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church
  • Friday7:00 PMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church · First Friday of each month.

Adoration 2

  • Thursday7:00 PMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church
  • Friday6:00 PMSt. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church · First Friday of each month, followed by Mass at 7:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church - Homesaintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “Mon., Wed., Thu., and Fri. - 7:30 AM”
    St. Sebastian lists Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM.
    “Saturday Night Vigil 5:00 PM”
    St. Sebastian lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass 8:00 AM &11:00 AM”
    St. Sebastian lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass 8:00 AM &11:00 AM”
    St. Sebastian lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
    “Sunday Mass 8:00 AM &11:00 AM”
    St. Sebastian lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
    “Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday at 7:00 PM and on the First Friday of each month at 6:00 PM, followed by Mass at 7:00 PM.”
    St. Sebastian lists weekly Thursday adoration and first-Friday adoration with Mass.
    “Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday at 7:00 PM and on the First Friday of each month at 6:00 PM, followed by Mass at 7:00 PM.”
    St. Sebastian lists weekly Thursday adoration and first-Friday adoration with Mass.
    “Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday at 7:00 PM and on the First Friday of each month at 6:00 PM, followed by Mass at 7:00 PM.”
    St. Sebastian lists weekly Thursday adoration and first-Friday adoration with Mass.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Wesleyan University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Sebastian Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Saint John Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church: 0.9 mi4Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Church of Saint Mary: 1.7 mi6Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 miWesleyan University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 79 South Main Street, Middletown
  2. Saint Sebastian Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 155 Washington Street, Middletown
  3. Saint John Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 19 Saint Johns Square, Middletown
  4. Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 10 Elm Street, Middletown
  5. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 310 Westfield Street, Middletown
  6. Church of Saint Mary — 1.7 mi · 51 Freestone Avenue, Portland

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Norwich Office of Campus Ministry lists Wesleyan University among the campuses it serves. Wesleyan's Catholic community page is also published by the university.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministries | Diocese of Norwichnorwichdiocese.org/Find/Ministries · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “The ministry serves students, faculty and staff at Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut State University, UConn at Storrs, and Wesleyan University.”
      The diocesan Office of Campus Ministry serves students, faculty and staff at Wesleyan University.
    2. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus and only a short walk.”
      St. Sebastian Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus, a short walk away.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (St. Sebastian Church is described as on the edge of the Wesleyan campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus and only a short walk.”
      St. Sebastian Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus, a short walk away.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Mass is offered at St. Sebastian by its pastor, who is a parish priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Parish Staff | Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Churchsaintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com/parish-staff.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Pastor Father James Thaikoottathil, J.C.D.”
      Fr. James Thaikoottathil is listed as pastor of St. Sebastian Church.
    2. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Daily and weekend Masses are offered at the following times.”
      Wesleyan's Catholic community page directs students to daily and weekend Masses at St. Sebastian.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (The parish lists Mass on Mon., Wed., Thu. and Fri. at 7:30 AM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church - Homesaintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Mon., Wed., Thu., and Fri. - 7:30 AM”
      St. Sebastian lists Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM.
    2. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Daily and weekend Masses are offered at the following times.”
      Wesleyan's Catholic community page directs students to daily and weekend Masses at St. Sebastian.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday vigil at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church - Homesaintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Saturday Night Vigil 5:00 PM”
      St. Sebastian lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5:00 PM.
      “Sunday Mass 8:00 AM &11:00 AM”
      St. Sebastian lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryLess than weekly, or by appointment (Confession is described as a regular opportunity.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “by regular opportunities for prayer, confession, and faith formation”
      The Catholic community offers regular opportunities for prayer, confession and faith formation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Catholic Student Organization is the only Catholic student group listed by Wesleyan.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ, Catholic | Wesleyan Universitywesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic/FAQ.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “is a group of students in the Catholic tradition who organize, coordinate, and share in Catholic activities that take place on or off campus.”
      The Catholic Student Organization is a group of Catholic students who organize Catholic activities on or off campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Programs listed by the diocesan Campus Ministry Office: retreats, days of reflection, Alternative Spring Breaks and Bible studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | Diocese of Norwichnorwichdiocese.org/Find/Full-Group-Directory/ID/36/Campus-Ministries · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “The following programs are traditionally held on the campuses: Training for Eucharistic Ministers, Confirmation Instruction, Vocational discernment days, social gatherings, Days of reflection, Retreats, Alternative Spring Breaks and Bible Studies.”
      The diocesan campus ministry lists retreats, days of reflection, Alternative Spring Breaks, Bible studies and social gatherings among its programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (11 weekly times documented: 9 Mass, 0 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A parish church on the edge of the campus lists weekday, Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses, plus Thursday adoration.
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus and only a short walk.”
      St. Sebastian Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus, a short walk away.
    2. Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church - Homesaintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Mon., Wed., Thu., and Fri. - 7:30 AM”
      St. Sebastian lists Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 AM.
      “Saturday Night Vigil 5:00 PM”
      St. Sebastian lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 5:00 PM.
      “Sunday Mass 8:00 AM &11:00 AM”
      St. Sebastian lists Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
      “Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday at 7:00 PM and on the First Friday of each month at 6:00 PM, followed by Mass at 7:00 PM.”
      St. Sebastian lists weekly Thursday adoration and first-Friday adoration with Mass.
  • The diocesan Office of Campus Ministry serves Wesleyan students, and the diocese lists retreats, Bible studies and Alternative Spring Breaks.
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministries | Diocese of Norwichnorwichdiocese.org/Find/Ministries · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “The ministry serves students, faculty and staff at Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut State University, UConn at Storrs, and Wesleyan University.”
      The diocesan Office of Campus Ministry serves students, faculty and staff at Wesleyan University.
    2. Campus Ministries | Diocese of Norwichnorwichdiocese.org/Find/Full-Group-Directory/ID/36/Campus-Ministries · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “The following programs are traditionally held on the campuses: Training for Eucharistic Ministers, Confirmation Instruction, Vocational discernment days, social gatherings, Days of reflection, Retreats, Alternative Spring Breaks and Bible Studies.”
      The diocesan campus ministry lists retreats, days of reflection, Alternative Spring Breaks, Bible studies and social gatherings among its programs.

Concerns

  • The pages describe confession only as a regular opportunity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “by regular opportunities for prayer, confession, and faith formation”
      The Catholic community offers regular opportunities for prayer, confession and faith formation.
  • Only one Catholic student group, the Catholic Student Organization, is listed by the university.
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQ, Catholic | Wesleyan Universitywesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic/FAQ.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “is a group of students in the Catholic tradition who organize, coordinate, and share in Catholic activities that take place on or off campus.”
      The Catholic Student Organization is a group of Catholic students who organize Catholic activities on or off campus.

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The Catholic center

Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Church

  • Address: 155 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.5 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, rectory

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Source: wesleyan.edu, verified Oct. 14, 2026, saintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Bible studiesOn campus
    Listed by the diocesan Campus Ministry Office among programs traditionally held on the campuses.
    norwichdiocese.org

Social life 1

  • Social gatheringsOn campus
    Listed by the diocesan Campus Ministry Office among programs traditionally held on the campuses.
    norwichdiocese.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Student Organization (CSO)
    Students in the Catholic tradition who organize and share in Catholic activities on or off campus; meets as needed.
    wesleyan.edu

Retreats 1

  • Days of reflection and retreats
    Listed by the diocesan Campus Ministry Office among its programs.
    norwichdiocese.org

Service 1

  • Alternative Spring Breaks
    Listed by the diocesan Campus Ministry Office among its programs.
    norwichdiocese.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. Welcome | Catholic Life At Wesleyanwesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus and only a short walk.”
    St. Sebastian Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus, a short walk away.
    “St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus and only a short walk.”
    St. Sebastian Church is on the edge of the Wesleyan campus, a short walk away.
  2. FAQ, Catholic | Wesleyan Universitywesleyan.edu/orsl/catholic/FAQ.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “is a group of students in the Catholic tradition who organize, coordinate, and share in Catholic activities that take place on or off campus.”
    The Catholic Student Organization is a group of Catholic students who organize Catholic activities on or off campus.
  3. Ministries | Diocese of Norwichnorwichdiocese.org/Find/Ministries · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “The ministry serves students, faculty and staff at Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut State University, UConn at Storrs, and Wesleyan University.”
    The diocesan Office of Campus Ministry serves students, faculty and staff at Wesleyan University.
  4. Campus Ministries | Diocese of Norwichnorwichdiocese.org/Find/Full-Group-Directory/ID/36/Campus-Ministries · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “The following programs are traditionally held on the campuses: Training for Eucharistic Ministers, Confirmation Instruction, Vocational discernment days, social gatherings, Days of reflection, Retreats, Alternative Spring Breaks and Bible Studies.”
    The diocesan campus ministry lists retreats, days of reflection, Alternative Spring Breaks, Bible studies and social gatherings among its programs.
  5. Contact Us | Saint Sebastian Roman Catholic Churchsaintsebastianmiddletownct.weebly.com/contact-us.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “155 Washington Street”
    The parish's address is 155 Washington Street, Middletown, Connecticut 06457.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.93%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,501 · ACT 34
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.8 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$34,729

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division III · New England Small College Athletic Conference
SettingCity
ROTCAir Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member8 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,066
Total students3,271
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$30,177
Cost of attendance (per year)$89,020
Median federal debt at graduation$17,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
93%
First-year retention95%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$73,897
Admission rate16%
Students receiving Pell grants14%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1415–1540ACT 33–35
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1501
SAT reading & writing705–760
SAT math710–780
ACT composite33–35
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 68 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: norwichdiocese.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Wesleyan University a Catholic college?
No. Wesleyan University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Life at Wesleyan (Office of Religious and Spiritual Life).
What is Wesleyan University’s Catholic Life Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Wesleyan University?
Mass is listed at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church and St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church (Saturday vigil). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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