Overview
Student Population
| Location | Wellesley, Massachusetts |
| Online | wellesley.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| 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 6,581 prospective students applied, and 1,343 were granted admission. Of those admitted 580 enrolled in the school. 2,238 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 42 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $58,120 plus fees of $328. Wellesley is ranked 20 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Wellesley is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Wellesley College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#20 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#13 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1350/1520 |
| ACT | 31/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $328 |
| Room and Board | $17,772 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,270 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168218 IPEDS survey data for Wellesley College.
Current students may use the Wellesley College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.