Wells College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4743 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1319 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1242 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #119 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2146 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 357
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.wells.edu
Wells College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wells College has an acceptance rate of 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 61% | 74% |
| Applicants | 1,532 | 492 | 1,040 |
| Admissions | 1,067 | 302 | 765 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 129 | 47 | 82 |
37 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 209 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 43 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 14 (4%) |
| Asian | 10 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wells College is $23,956 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 | $17,281 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,030 |
| $48-75K | $21,000 |
| $75-110K | $26,997 |
| $110K+ | $30,684 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,666 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,666 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,666 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 507 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,950 |
| Room charge | $11,800 |
| Meal charge | $3,000 |
Wells College majors
Wells College has granted 60 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wells College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 12 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Criminology | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 3 |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Economics, General | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 60 |
Wells College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 35% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wells College has published 546 scientific papers with 5,495 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, History, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 33 |
| 1993 | 1 | 30 |
| 1994 | 5 | 24 |
| 1995 | 2 | 45 |
| 1996 | 7 | 48 |
| 1997 | 2 | 39 |
| 1998 | 0 | 33 |
| 1999 | 1 | 46 |
| 2000 | 3 | 50 |
| 2001 | 8 | 40 |
| 2002 | 5 | 49 |
| 2003 | 9 | 39 |
| 2004 | 8 | 112 |
| 2005 | 6 | 60 |
| 2006 | 8 | 77 |
| 2007 | 6 | 83 |
| 2008 | 6 | 92 |
| 2009 | 15 | 121 |
| 2010 | 9 | 110 |
| 2011 | 31 | 172 |
| 2012 | 9 | 199 |
| 2013 | 6 | 217 |
| 2014 | 11 | 248 |
| 2015 | 7 | 214 |
| 2016 | 10 | 236 |
| 2017 | 7 | 273 |
| 2018 | 34 | 276 |
| 2019 | 10 | 335 |
| 2020 | 11 | 342 |
| 2021 | 8 | 304 |
| 2022 | 12 | 304 |
| 2023 | 28 | 341 |
| 2024 | 1 | 305 |
Wells College alumni
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Frances Cleveland
- Biography
-
Frances Clara Cleveland Preston was the first lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and again from 1893 until 1897, as the wife of President Grover Cleveland. She was the first, and until 2025, only person to serve in this role during two non-consecutive terms.
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Kati Marton
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
-
Kati Marton is a Hungarian-American author and journalist. Her career has included reporting for ABC News as a foreign correspondent and National Public Radio, where she started as a production assistant in 1971, as well as print journalism and writing a number of books.
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Laura Nader
- Years
- 1930-.. (age 95)
- Occupations
- anthropologist
- Biography
-
Laura Nader is an American anthropologist. She has been a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley since 1960. She was the first woman to receive a tenure-track position in the department. She is also the older sister of U.S. activist, consumer advocate, and frequent third-party candidate Ralph Nader, and the younger sister of community advocate Shafeek Nader and social scientist Claire Nader.
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Faith Whittlesey
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomatlawyer
- Biography
-
Faith Amy Whittlesey was an American Republican politician, White House Senior Staff member, and author. She was noted for her efforts to communicate Ronald Reagan's entire policy agenda to U.S. opinion leaders and for bringing together for the first time in the Reagan White House evangelical, Catholic, and other conservative religious groups who opposed legalized abortion and were concerned about moral and cultural decline and the break-up of the family. These groups became a significant component of the Reagan coalition as they grew more politically self-conscious in the 1980s.
General info
| Alternative names | Wells |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Motto | Habere et dispertire To have and to share |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 173 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 170 Main Street Aurora, New York, 13026-0500 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 3153643264 |
| Fax | +1 (315) 364 3227 |