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Aurora, New York

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Your chances of getting into Wells College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

87.7%
Admission Difficulty for Wells College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wells is 87.7%.  Its admission rate is the 135th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wells and can you get accepted?

Wells College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,345 out of the 1,534 who applied were admitted.

Wells College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.25. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wells?

88% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wells College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.25 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school

Wells GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.25

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Wells College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wells are to have around a 3.25 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.25 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wells accepts 88% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wells is 3.25 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #86 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wells is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Wells College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.57% Good
3.75 to 3.99 4.29% Good
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 10.71% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 21.43% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 17.14% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 4.29% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Wells SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Wells College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

65%
SAT Scores for Wells College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Wells College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Wells ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

18%
ACT Scores for Wells College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Wells College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wells College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,031 502 1,534
Accepted 916 429 1,345
Acceptance Rate 89% 85% 88%
Enrolled 71 76 147
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 18% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

112

Applicants have 112 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wells College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wells College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wells College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wells College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Wells College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197230 IPEDS survey data for Wells College.

Last updated February 24, 2024