Overview
Enrollment
| 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 7,663 prospective students applied, and 1,240 were granted admission. Of those admitted 606 enrolled in the school. 2,381 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 80 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $60,424 plus fees of $328. Wellesley is ranked 22 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#22 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#12 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1400/1540 |
| 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 | $18,288 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,090 |
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% |
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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.
Current students may use the Wellesley College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.