Wellesley College
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Wellesley, Massachusetts |
| Online | wellesley.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Wellesley College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,631 prospective students applied, and 1,296 were granted admission. Of those admitted 614 enrolled in the school. 2,391 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 143 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $53,408 plus fees of $324. Wellesley is ranked 31 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1330/1520 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $324 |
| Room and Board | $16,468 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,250 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Ethnic Studies | 9% |
| Foreign Languages | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| O |
Olin College of EngineeringNeedham, Massachusetts |
| B |
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, Massachusetts |
| B |
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
| B |
Boston UniversityBoston, Massachusetts |
| M |
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, Massachusetts |
| N |
Northeastern UniversityBoston, Massachusetts |
| T |
Tufts UniversityMedford, Massachusetts |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168218 IPEDS survey data for Wellesley College.
