Wellesley College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wellesley, MA. It is a women's college. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Wellesley's 2024 tuition & fees is $64,320 for the academic year 2023-2024. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $56,816.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,447 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).

Wellesley's acceptance rate is 13.91% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 50.35%. The median SAT scores is 1510 and the ACT socre is 34.

Wellesley ranked 13rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Wellesley College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Wellesley College is $64,320.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $66,813 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

Undergraduate$66,813

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »13.91% Acceptance Rate / 50.35% Yield
Test Scores »1,510 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »90%
Retention Rate95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »2,447 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$56,816

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Wellesley College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Wellesley
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Wellesley College Directory Information

Address106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
Phone781-283-1000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

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