Wellesley College
106 Central St
Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 283-1000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,344 (2,498 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
7 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
93% / 7%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
3% / 97%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
106% / -6%
- In-State / Out-of-State
13% / 87%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$38,062
- Room & Board$11,786
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
100%
- Average Financial Aid Package$35,289
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$12,639
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,001
- Students Admitted
1,442
(36%)
- Students Enrolled596
(15%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class76%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
640-740
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
630-725
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
650-740
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
28-32
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Architecture and related services
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Chinese Studies
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East Asian Studies
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French Studies
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German Studies
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Italian Studies
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Latin American Studies
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies
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Russian Studies
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South Asian Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Comparative Literature
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Latin Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Neuroscience
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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Psychology, General
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema Studies
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,001
- Students Admitted
1,442
(36%)
- Students Enrolled596
(15%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class76%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class97%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class100%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
640-740
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
630-725
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
650-740
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
28-32
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/01
- Regular Application Deadline01/15
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$38,062
- Room & Board$11,786
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid100%
- Average Financial Aid Package$35,289
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$12,639
- Federal Grants15%$4,933
- Pell Grants13%$3,325
- Other Federal Grants14%$2,158
- State & Local Grants20%$3,380
- Institutional Grants53%$26,942
- Federal Loans33%$2,556
- Non-Federal Loans14%$2,537
Questions, Answers and Advice
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