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WELLESLEY COLLEGE

  • 106 Central St
  • Wellesley, MA 02481
  • OPEID College Code: 00222400
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  • General Phone: (781) 283-1000
  • President: H. Kim Bottomly
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,324
  • College Mascot: Blue
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Wellesley College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Wellesley College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants-4,1564,156
Number Granted Admission (%)- (-)1,462 (35%)1,462 (35%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)- (-)589 (40%)589 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam50185%
ACT ® Exam22138%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading640740
SAT ® Math640730
SAT ® Writing650740
 
ACT ® Composite2932
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving32%15%31%56%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,316$5,687$3,336$31,339
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.8%-0.7%
Number in Default2-2
Number in Repayment228223281
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,062$36,640$34,994
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,062$36,640$34,994
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,062$36,640$34,994
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,786$11,336$10,826
Other Expenses$1,250$1,250$1,250
Off Campus
Room and Board$1,800$1,800$3,410
Other Expenses$1,250$1,250$1,250
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,050$1,250$3,320
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$51,898$50,026$47,870
In-State$51,898$50,026$47,870
Out of State$51,898$50,026$47,870
Off Campus
In-District$41,912$40,490$40,454
In-State$41,912$40,490$40,454
Out of State$41,912$40,490$40,454
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,912$40,490$39,114
In-State$41,912$40,490$39,114
Out of State$41,912$40,490$39,114
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Architecture
Architecture Degree5
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree10
Biology Degree30
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree13
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree51
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree2
East Asian Studies Degree6
French Studies Degree1
German Studies Degree2
Italian Studies Degree1
Latin American Studies Degree1
Near and Middle Eastern Studies Degree5
Russian Studies Degree1
South Asian Studies Degree1
United States Studies Degree7
Womens Studies Degree9
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Chinese Language and Literature Degree1
Comparative Literature Degree2
French Language and Literature Degree11
German Language and Literature Degree1
Japanese Language and Literature Degree7
Latin Language and Literature Degree1
Russian Language and Literature Degree3
Spanish Language and Literature Degree19
 
History
History Degree19
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Civilization Studies Degree15
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree1
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Degree1
Neuroscience Degree21
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degree10
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree9
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree12
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies Degree1
Philosophy Degree10
Religious Studies Degree7
 
Physical Sciences
Astrophysics Degree1
Atomic, Molecular Physics Degree1
Chemistry Degree16
Geology and Earth Science Degree2
Physics Degree7
 
Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Degree13
Psychology Degree31
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree5
Archaeology Degree1
Economics Degree71
International Relations and Affairs Degree22
Political Science Degree58
Sociology Degree13
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree1
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree18
Drama Degree5
Film Studies Degree8
Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree9
Fine Studio Arts Degree7
Music Degree7
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,324
    • Undergraduate: 2,324
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 56 Female: 2,268
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 56 Female: 2,268
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,186 Part-Time: 138
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,186 Part-Time: 138
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2179%
American Indian110.5%
Black1496%
Asian57725%
Hispanic1677%
White96441%
Unknown23910%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18603%
Ages 18-191,08947%
Ages 20-2198142%
Ages 22-241326%
Ages 25-29291%
Ages 30-34110.5%
Ages 35-3920.09%
Ages 40-49110.5%
Ages 50-6570.3%
Age Unknown20.09%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,153900253
Faculty Status31526451
Tenured Faculty17115516
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service411306105
Primarily Instruction411306105
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals28422361
Technical and/or Paraprofessional43034387
Skilled Crafts3434-
Service and/or Maintenance2232176
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$101,423 (306)$110,034 (126)$95,395 (180)
Professor$142,790 (104)$147,101 (55)$137,951 (49)
Associate Professor$97,229 (50)$97,408 (25)$97,051 (25)
Assistant Professor$76,256 (67)$75,793 (24)$76,515 (43)
Instructor$51,520 (1)$51,520 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$79,025 (39)$70,031 (12)$83,022 (27)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$101,423 (306)$110,034 (126)$95,395 (180)
Professor$142,790 (104)$147,101 (55)$137,951 (49)
Associate Professor$97,229 (50)$97,408 (25)$97,051 (25)
Assistant Professor$76,256 (67)$75,793 (24)$76,515 (43)
Instructor$51,520 (1)$51,520 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$79,025 (39)$70,031 (12)$83,022 (27)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students90%
 
By Gender
Male-
Female90%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien91%
American Indian100%
Black85%
Asian91%
Hispanic93%
White88%
Unknown92%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary1615
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary1617
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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