Overview
Enrollment
Wells College occupies a 300-acre campus along Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of central New York, located 1 hour from Syracuse and Rochester. Founded in 1868 as a women's college by Henry Wells of Wells Fargo fame, the institution became fully coeducational in 2005 and maintains its liberal arts focus in a historic campus setting featuring collegiate Gothic architecture. The college, known for its small class sizes and personalized instruction, offers programs in business, education, environmental science, and creative writing, with notable strength in its book arts concentration. Students reside primarily on campus in Victorian-era and modern residence halls, and the college preserves many 19th-century traditions while adapting to contemporary academic demands.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $1,500 |
| Room and Board | $14,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,012 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| English and Literature | 13% |
| Biology | 12% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197230 IPEDS survey data for Wells College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024