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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Academics
- Graduation Rate90%
- Majors Available57
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio7:1
- Retention Rate97%
AP Credit Policy
Credit awarded only for score of 5 on Advanced Placement exams; maximum number of credits awarded is 4.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Art History | 5 | 1 | ARTH 100 or 101 |
| Biology | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 | MATH 115 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 | MATH 115 & 116 or MATH 115 & 120 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 1 | CHEM 105 or 205 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 5 | 1 | CS 111 |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Drawing | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| European History | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 1 | FREN 202 |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 1 | GER 202 |
| Human Geography | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 1 | ITAS 202 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Latin | 5 | 1 | LAT 201 |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | 1 | ECON 102 |
| Microeconomics | 5 | 1 | ECON 101 |
| Music Theory | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | 1 | PHYS 106 OR 108 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | 1 | PHYS 104 OR 107 |
| Psychology | 5 | 1 | PSYC 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 1 | SPAN 202 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 1 | SPAN 202 |
| Statistics | 5 | 1 | QR 150 / STAT 150 |
| United States Government and Politics | 5 | 1 | POL1 200 |
| United States History | 5 | 1 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 1 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Creative Writing
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- East Asian Studies
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- French Studies
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Studies
H
- History, General
I
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Studies
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
K
- Korean Language and Literature
L
- Latin American Studies
M
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
P
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
S
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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