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Overview
Wellesley College is a 4-year institution located in Wellesley, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
United States
Wellesley, MA 02481
United States
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Architecture | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
African Studies | ||
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
East Asian Studies | ||
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
French Studies | ||
German Studies | ||
Italian Studies | ||
Latin American Studies | ||
Near And Middle Eastern Studies | ||
Russian Studies | ||
South Asian Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Science | ||
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing | ||
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature | ||
Chinese Language And Literature | ||
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Comparative Literature | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Italian Language And Literature | ||
Japanese Language And Literature | ||
Latin Language And Literature | ||
Linguistics | ||
Russian Language And Literature | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Studies/civilization | ||
Medieval And Renaissance Studies | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Islamic Studies | ||
Jewish/judaic Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy | ||
Astrophysics | ||
Chemical Physics | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics | ||
Psychology, General | ||
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Economics, General | ||
International Relations And Affairs | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,184
Applied
1,138
Accepted
2,417
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,184
Females Applied
1,138
Females Accepted
14%
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | First senior marking period grades and mid-year report |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 8th | March 31st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | March 1st | May 1st | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 720 | 770 | ||
SAT Math | 720 | 780 | ||
ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
66,880
Private
Fees
296
Full-time student fees
21,024
Room & board
10,904
Room only
Financial Aid
67,467
Avg. Financial Aid Package
66,261
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
86,187
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
1,623
Avg. Loan Aid
43,713
Avg. Grant Aid
65,497
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,417
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.88% |
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Black or African American | 8.46% |
White or Caucasian | 30.54% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
Asian | 23.6% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.17% |
Two or more races | 7.03% |
Other | 0.3% |
Gender
Male (1.37%)
Female (98.63%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 92% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Marathon Monday/Scream Tunnel, Flower Sunday and Lake Day
Marathon Monday/Scream Tunnel, Flower Sunday and Lake Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, community service organizations, cultural clubs, societies and theatre groups
Student Government, community service organizations, cultural clubs, societies and theatre groups
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Archery | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | No | No |
Crew | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
Fencing | No | No | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
Rowing | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | No |
Sailing | No | No | No |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
Soccer | No | No | No |
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Tennis | No | No | No |
Track And Field | No | No | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Archery | No | No | |
Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | No | Division 3 | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
342
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 309
Part-time - 33
Male - 128
Female - 214
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