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Location & Contact
Address
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
United States
Wellesley, MA 02481
United States
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
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% |
|---|---|
| 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
Wellesley College