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

Contact Email: admission@wellesley.edu
Phone: 781-283-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
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

8,491

Applied

1,152

Accepted

2,447

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,491

Females Applied

1,152

Females Accepted

14%

Acceptance Rate

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	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		720	770
SAT Math		710	780
ACT Composite		33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

64,000

Private

Fees

320

Full-time student fees

19,920

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

62,485

Avg. Financial Aid Package

64,345

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

78,432

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

1,499

Avg. Loan Aid

31,626

Avg. Grant Aid

60,252

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

68%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,447

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

85%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.13%
Black or African American	7.61%
White or Caucasian	32.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	22.61%
Two or more races	7.05%
Other	0.47%

Gender

Male (1.47%)

Female (98.53%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	97%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
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

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		Division 3	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

344

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 307

Part-time - 37

Male - 128

Female - 216