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Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Small • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $22K
  • SAT Range
    1450–1560
  • Graduation Rate
    91%
  • Special Mission
    Special Mission
    All-Women

Wellesley College is a small, 4-year, private liberal arts college. This all women college is located in a large town in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 15.51% and a graduation rate of 91%.

From the Institution

Wellesley is a place filled with changemakers, barrier breakers, and bridge builders. Wellesley cheers on the boldest ideas and celebrates the brightest solutions. Our community is one of belonging. Wellesley is located 12 miles outside of Boston, Massachusetts and has just under 2,300 undergraduates (and only undergraduates) from 47 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and over 50 countries. Wellesley is financially possible, meeting 100% of the calculated need of every student, and the average financial aid package is over $70,000. Students who have a total family income of $200,000 or less with typical assets attend tuition-free. There is no fee to apply to Wellesley. Wellesley is a place where students actively explore who they are and who they might become. With 56 majors and minors, traditions that literally span a lifetime, 180 student organizations and research and internship opportunities galore (including funded options), the possibilities truly are endless.

Interested in applying?

College Board Code
3957
Application Types Accepted
  • Coalition Application
  • Common Application
  • Other
Fee Waiver Info
Apply for free: no waiver required.

Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

January 8
Regular Application Due
January 15
Financial Aid Application Due

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