Wellesley College is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Founded in 1870, Wellesley offers a rigorous, world-class education to women from all backgrounds, with a focus on academic excellence, intellectual growth, and leadership development. The College is home to a diverse student body of more than 2,400 members, who come from nearly all 50 states and more than 75 countries. At Wellesley, students are able to pick from over 500 courses in the humanities, sciences, fine arts, and social sciences. The College also offers comprehensive arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs to engage students both on and off campus. Additionally, Wellesley’s commitment to service learning, both locally and globally, provides students with opportunities to develop a greater understanding of the broader world and strengthen their communtiy networks.
- Address: 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
- Phone: (781) 283-1000
- Website: www.wellesley.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,280
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Most Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $58,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Room & Board | $2,050 |
| Other | $1,000 |
| Total Cost | $62,298 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 20%
- SAT Range: 1350 – 1520
- ACT Range: 31 – 34
Majors
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 0%
- Female: 100%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 23%
- Black or African American: 7%
- Hispanic / Latino: 14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 35%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 13%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 11%
- Out-of-State: 89%
- Unknown: 0%