Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wellesley, Massachusetts |
| Online | wellesley.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Wellesley College, located in the suburban town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, sits on a 500-acre campus 12 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1870 as one of the first women's colleges in the United States, the institution maintains its commitment to undergraduate women's education within a liberal arts framework. The campus is known for its distinctive collegiate Gothic architecture, landscaped grounds featuring Lake Waban, and the Davis Museum of Art. A highly selective private college, Wellesley offers strong programs in economics, political science, biological sciences, and computer science, while maintaining cross-registration opportunities with MIT and other Boston-area institutions. The college requires students to live on campus all four years in its residence halls, which are organized around a house system that integrates academic and residential life.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Wellesley is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wellesley College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#17 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#7 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1430/1550 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $336 |
| Room and Board | $19,080 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,050 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Ethnic Studies | 9% |
| Foreign Languages | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024