Wellesley College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #808 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #257 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #229 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1 of 2 | In Wellesley |
| #168 of 1,000 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Undergraduates
- 2,280
- Male:Female Ratio
- 0:100
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.wellesley.edu
Wellesley College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 20% | |
| Applicants | 6,581 | 6,581 | |
| Admissions | 1,343 | 1,343 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 580 | 580 |
773 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,195 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
371 or 68%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1520
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wellesley College are 1350-1520 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
216 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wellesley College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 800 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 519 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 318 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 307 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 161 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 146 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,674 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,021 |
| $48-75K | $10,792 |
| $75-110K | $22,704 |
| $110K+ | $48,540 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,120 |
| Fee in-district | $328 |
| Fee in-state | $328 |
| Fee out-of-state | $328 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,198 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,772 |
| Room charge | $9,194 |
| Meal charge | $8,578 |
Wellesley College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 75 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 41 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 34 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 |
| Neuroscience | 25 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
| Chemistry, General | 19 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 17 |
| Anthropology, General | 17 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| History, General | 15 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 13 |
| Physics, General | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Women's Studies | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 7 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 |
| Architecture | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Astrophysics | 2 |
| Chemical Physics | 2 |
| Comparative Literature | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| German Studies | 1 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Korean Language and Literature | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 566 |
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 94% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 122 | 2044 |
| 1992 | 115 | 2243 |
| 1993 | 146 | 2568 |
| 1994 | 143 | 3091 |
| 1995 | 134 | 3334 |
| 1996 | 155 | 3475 |
| 1997 | 130 | 3946 |
| 1998 | 144 | 4451 |
| 1999 | 130 | 4737 |
| 2000 | 134 | 5136 |
| 2001 | 164 | 5981 |
| 2002 | 153 | 6772 |
| 2003 | 161 | 7975 |
| 2004 | 173 | 8349 |
| 2005 | 149 | 9963 |
| 2006 | 183 | 11141 |
| 2007 | 206 | 11919 |
| 2008 | 196 | 13182 |
| 2009 | 265 | 14261 |
| 2010 | 237 | 15469 |
| 2011 | 218 | 17019 |
| 2012 | 272 | 17839 |
| 2013 | 299 | 19232 |
| 2014 | 317 | 19823 |
| 2015 | 347 | 19784 |
| 2016 | 301 | 18773 |
| 2017 | 306 | 18110 |
| 2018 | 255 | 16156 |
| 2019 | 290 | 17836 |
| 2020 | 315 | 20116 |
| 2021 | 291 | 20761 |
Wellesley College alumni
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Hillary Clinton
- Enrolled in Wellesley College
- 1965-1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianlawyerdiplomatuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is an American politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer, and public speaker who served as the 67th United States secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, as a United States senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as first lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001 as the wife of President Bill Clinton. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the party's nominee for president in the 2016 presidential election, which she lost to Donald Trump.
-
Elisabeth Shue
- Occupations
- actorfilm producertelevision actorsingerfilm actor
- 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), and Death Wish (2018). She was nominated for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in the film Leaving Las Vegas (1995).
-
Madeleine Albright
- Enrolled in Wellesley College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- writerdiplomatpolitician
- 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 the post.
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Ali MacGraw
- Occupations
- actorautobiographertelevision actormodelfilm actor
- 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 film 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. 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.
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 | 1,074 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (781) 283 3639 |