Wellesley College: Ranking & Review
| Wellesley rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 272 | 875 Top 6% |
Wellesley College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 0% | 22% |
| Applicants | 5,666 | 0 | 5,666 |
| Admissions | 1,251 | 0 | 1,251 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 605 | 0 | 605 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,508 | 54 | 2,454 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 315 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 52% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 370 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 61% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Wellesley College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $69,034 | $69,034 |
| Off-campus | $54,998 | $54,998 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $15,836 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Wellesley College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,208 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $50,840 | $50,840 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $308 | $308 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,589 | $1,589 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 139 | 139 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 102 | 102 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 48 | 48 |
| Psychology | 45 | 45 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 45 | 45 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 38 | 38 |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 36 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 27 | 27 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 24 | 24 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 20 | 20 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 14 | 14 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 11 | 11 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 10 | 10 |
| History | 8 | 8 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 7 | 7 |
| Grand Total | 574 | 574 |
A total of 574 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Wellesley College.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 89% | |
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General info
| Alternative names | WC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1870 |
| Motto | Non Ministrari Sed Ministrare Not to be ministered unto, but to minister |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | blue |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,118 |
| Instructional FTE | 349 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.wellesley.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 Central St Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02481-8203 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 7812831000 |
| Fax | +1 (781) 283 3639 |