Wellesley College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #924 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #279 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #248 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 2 | In Wellesley |
| #271 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 2,447
- Male:Female Ratio
- 1:99
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.wellesley.edu
Wellesley College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wellesley College has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 14% | |
| Applicants | 8,491 | 8,491 | |
| Admissions | 1,152 | 1,152 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 585 | 585 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
224 or 38%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wellesley College are 1430-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
119 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wellesley College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 788 (32%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 549 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 357 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 353 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 182 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 172 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wellesley College is $21,362 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,197 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,815 |
| $48-75K | $15,240 |
| $75-110K | $29,986 |
| $110K+ | $52,206 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,584 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,584 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,584 |
| Fee in-district | $336 |
| Fee in-state | $336 |
| Fee out-of-state | $336 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,190 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,080 |
| Room charge | $9,944 |
| Meal charge | $9,136 |
Wellesley College majors
Wellesley College has granted 563 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wellesley College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 77 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 48 |
| Neuroscience | 33 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 26 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 |
| Sociology, General | 23 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 20 |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Chemistry, General | 16 |
| Creative Writing | 16 |
| Physics, General | 16 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 10 |
| History, General | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 9 |
| Education, General | 9 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 9 |
| Architecture | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 8 |
| Astrophysics | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| Chemical Physics | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 563 |
Wellesley College has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 90% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wellesley College has published 9,290 scientific papers with 208,936 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 97 | 812 |
| 1992 | 99 | 823 |
| 1993 | 128 | 901 |
| 1994 | 121 | 1134 |
| 1995 | 110 | 1101 |
| 1996 | 142 | 1234 |
| 1997 | 124 | 1392 |
| 1998 | 142 | 1563 |
| 1999 | 120 | 1610 |
| 2000 | 134 | 1766 |
| 2001 | 193 | 2011 |
| 2002 | 175 | 2786 |
| 2003 | 221 | 3237 |
| 2004 | 232 | 3588 |
| 2005 | 170 | 4475 |
| 2006 | 181 | 5168 |
| 2007 | 222 | 5650 |
| 2008 | 189 | 6146 |
| 2009 | 257 | 6715 |
| 2010 | 230 | 7124 |
| 2011 | 216 | 7995 |
| 2012 | 274 | 8244 |
| 2013 | 295 | 9014 |
| 2014 | 287 | 9183 |
| 2015 | 334 | 9518 |
| 2016 | 268 | 9431 |
| 2017 | 292 | 9454 |
| 2018 | 253 | 10848 |
| 2019 | 305 | 11356 |
| 2020 | 333 | 12795 |
| 2021 | 340 | 13338 |
| 2022 | 295 | 13577 |
| 2023 | 308 | 12491 |
Wellesley College alumni
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Hillary Clinton
- Enrolled in Wellesley College
- 1965-1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- university teacherpodcasterautobiographerwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 67th United States secretary of state in the administration of Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013, as a U.S. senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as the first lady of the U.S. to president Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the party's nominee in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, becoming the first woman to win a presidential nomination by a major U.S. political party and the first woman to win the popular vote for U.S. president.
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Elisabeth Shue
- Occupations
- television actorsingerfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Elisabeth Judson Shue is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the films The Karate Kid (1984), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Cocktail (1988), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990), Soapdish (1991), The Saint (1997), Hollow Man (2000), Piranha 3D (2010), Battle of the Sexes (2017), Death Wish (2018) and Greyhound (2020). For her performance in Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Shue was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress as well as a BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG Award.
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Ali MacGraw
- Occupations
- television actormodelfilm actoractorautobiographer
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Alice MacGraw is an American actress and activist. She gained attention with her role in the film Goodbye, Columbus (1969), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She gained an international profile for her role in the romantic drama Love Story (1970), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In 1972, MacGraw was voted the top female box office star in the world and was honored with a hands and footprints ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre after having been in just three films. Despite this, she retained her leading woman status in only four films afterward. She went on to star in the popular action film The Getaway (1972). She played the female lead in Convoy (1978) and headlined the romantic sports drama Players (1979), the comedy Just Tell Me What You Want (1980), and appeared in the historical novel-based television miniseries The Winds of War (1983). In 1991, she published an autobiography, Moving Pictures.
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Madeleine Albright
- Enrolled in Wellesley College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writerdiplomatuniversity teacherpoliticianopinion journalist
- Biography
-
Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 64th United States secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Albright was the first woman to hold that post.
General info
| Alternative names | WC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Motto | Non Ministrari Sed Ministrare Not to be ministered unto, but to minister |
| Colors | blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,038 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 106 Central St Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02481-8203 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 7812831000 |