Wellesley College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #917 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #278 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #247 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 2 | In Wellesley |
| #230 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 2,418
- 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 | 8,184 | 8,184 | |
| Admissions | 1,138 | 1,138 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 573 | 573 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
243 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1440
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wellesley College are 1440-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
96 or 17%
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 | 734 (30%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 561 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 368 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 342 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 200 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 174 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wellesley College is $21,501 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 | $5,695 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $634 |
| $48-75K | $15,511 |
| $75-110K | $24,314 |
| $110K+ | $50,305 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,000 |
| Fee in-district | $320 |
| Fee in-state | $320 |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,191 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,920 |
| Room charge | $10,320 |
| Meal charge | $9,600 |
Wellesley College majors
Wellesley College has granted 589 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wellesley College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 78 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 55 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 43 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Neuroscience | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| Chemistry, General | 19 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 18 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 |
| Sociology, General | 16 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 |
| Anthropology, General | 12 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Women's Studies | 12 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 10 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 9 |
| Education, General | 8 |
| Philosophy | 8 |
| Architecture | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Astrophysics | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 6 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 4 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Comparative Literature | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Chemical Physics | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 589 |
Wellesley College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 91% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wellesley College has published 11,051 scientific papers with 321,327 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 113 | 1445 |
| 1993 | 156 | 1463 |
| 1994 | 141 | 1840 |
| 1995 | 132 | 1788 |
| 1996 | 162 | 1905 |
| 1997 | 143 | 2180 |
| 1998 | 158 | 2336 |
| 1999 | 134 | 2441 |
| 2000 | 169 | 2849 |
| 2001 | 207 | 3189 |
| 2002 | 204 | 4188 |
| 2003 | 253 | 4803 |
| 2004 | 267 | 5191 |
| 2005 | 188 | 6320 |
| 2006 | 224 | 7166 |
| 2007 | 272 | 7777 |
| 2008 | 240 | 8356 |
| 2009 | 306 | 9277 |
| 2010 | 251 | 9765 |
| 2011 | 253 | 10969 |
| 2012 | 306 | 11546 |
| 2013 | 323 | 12143 |
| 2014 | 323 | 12851 |
| 2015 | 353 | 13315 |
| 2016 | 317 | 13034 |
| 2017 | 328 | 13355 |
| 2018 | 294 | 14952 |
| 2019 | 367 | 16510 |
| 2020 | 425 | 19610 |
| 2021 | 384 | 21397 |
| 2022 | 371 | 20261 |
| 2023 | 359 | 19866 |
| 2024 | 286 | 18776 |
Wellesley College alumni
-
Hillary Clinton
- Enrolled in Wellesley College
- 1965-1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- politicianpodcasterlawyeruniversity teacherautobiographer
- Biography
-
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is an American politician and diplomat. She was the 67th United States secretary of state in the administration of Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013, a U.S. senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and the first lady of the United States as the wife of Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the party's nominee in the 2016 presidential election, becoming the first woman to win a presidential nomination by a major U.S. political party and the only woman to win the popular vote for U.S. president. She is the only first lady of the United States to have run for elected office.
-
Elisabeth Shue
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actorsingertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Elisabeth Shue is an American actress. She has starred 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), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), 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, she was nominated for the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actress.
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Ali MacGraw
- Occupations
- film actormodeltelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Alice MacGraw is an American actress. She first gained attention with her role in Goodbye, Columbus (1969), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She then starred in Love Story (1970), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a 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 made just three films. She went on to star in The Getaway (1972), Convoy (1978), Players (1979), Just Tell Me What You Want (1980), and 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 in political science
- Occupations
- political scientistopinion journalistambassadorpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 64th United States secretary of state under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. She was the first woman to hold the position.
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 | 1,062 |
| 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 |