Overview
Founded in 1870, Wellesley College is a 4-year liberal arts college for women in eastern Massachusetts as well as a member of the Seven Sisters Colleges and Three-College Alliance. Wellesley confers undergraduate degrees in over 50 departmental and interdepartmental majors. In addition to classroom space, the Wellesley campus is home to research centers such as the Albright Institute and Wellesley Centers for Women. For recreation, Wellesley provides access to a private lake, golf club, and hiking paths on campus.
Acceptance Rate:
14%
Average Net Price:
$21,614
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1452
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $67,176 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $67,176 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $21,024 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$61,549
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,489
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$59,412
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3340
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,489
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$83,302,896
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,704,087
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
21%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,059
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
Students receiving federal loans
15%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,613
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,072
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
8184
Students Applied
16%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
15
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | January 5 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 8 | May 1 |
| Other | January 1 | February 26 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1452
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,418
Total Number of Undergrads
2,418
0
100
84%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
92%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
55
Faculty Overview
0
100
89%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
85
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
160
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
98%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
91%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue
School Colors
blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Wellesley College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$71,800
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Wellesley College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Google
Microsoft
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Research
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,000
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
REVIEWS
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from San Franciso, CA
Wellesley First-Year's Review
Mina's Review
from Ontario, CA
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