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Wellesley College

Wellesley College is a small, private institution located in Wellesley, ma. Founded in 1870, Wellesley College offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

2,418 undergraduates

$64,320 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Wellesley College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 13.9%

SAT score average 1513

ACT score average 34

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

November

323 days away Early Decision date

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January

26 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wellesley College is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

7 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Computer Science and Information Technology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Economics

Research and Experimental Psychology

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Political Science and Government

Biology, General

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $64,320

Additional expenses

Room & board $19,920

Books & supplies $800

Other expenses $1,250

Cost of attendance* $86,290

Average financial aid package $69,116

Estimated cost $17,174 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $64,320

Additional expenses

Room & board $19,920

Books & supplies $800

Other expenses $1,250

Cost of attendance* $86,290

Average financial aid package $69,116

Estimated cost $17,174 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wellesley College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2418 .

Total enrollment

2,418

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

30%

African American %

Hispanic American %

15%

Asian %

23%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

17%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wellesley College, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481

7812831000

www.wellesley.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Community service organizations

Cultural clubs

Societies

Theatre groups

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wellesley College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wellesley College?

Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Wellesley College?

The acceptance rate for Wellesley College is 14%.

What’s the average GPA for Wellesley College?

The average high school GPA for Wellesley College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wellesley College?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wellesley College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $345,160.

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