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Wellesley College

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

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,353 undergraduates
cost $61,920 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

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.

Acceptance rate 13.6%
SAT score average 1500
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,920
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,080
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,250
Cost of attendance* $83,050
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $83,050 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,920
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,080
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,250
Cost of attendance* $83,050
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $83,050 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 2353 .

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
phone N/A
address www.wellesley.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

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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 $332,200.

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