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WELLS COLLEGE (Wells)

  • 170 State Rte 90
  • Aurora, NY 13026
  • OPEID College Code: 00290100
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  • General Phone: (315) 364-3266
  • President: Lisa Marsh Ryerson
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 568
  • College Alias: Wells
  • College Mascot: Express
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Wells College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
    Mission Statement
  • The mission of Wells is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through Wells's academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities, students learn and practice the ideals of the liberal arts. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others.
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Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on 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, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Wells College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience 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
    • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5501,1211,671
Number Granted Admission (%)314 (57%)810 (72%)1,124 (67%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)37 (12%)108 (13%)145 (13%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam12888%
ACT ® Exam5639%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading500630
SAT ® Math480600
SAT ® Writing480600
 
ACT ® Composite2127
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 Receiving75%30%49%94%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,925$4,622$2,496$9,338
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.8%3.1%2.6%
Number in Default644
Number in Repayment103128149
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$29,680$19,080$17,810
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,680$19,080$17,810
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,680$19,080$17,810
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,000$8,596$8,100
Other Expenses$800$800$800
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,000$8,596$8,100
Other Expenses$800$800$800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,600$800$1,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$40,280$29,276$27,510
In-State$40,280$29,276$27,510
Out of State$40,280$29,276$27,510
Off Campus
In-District$40,280$29,276$27,510
In-State$40,280$29,276$27,510
Out of State$40,280$29,276$27,510
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,080$21,480$20,210
In-State$32,080$21,480$20,210
Out of State$32,080$21,480$20,210
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
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree3
Biology Degree7
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree2
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree2
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree8
English Language and Literature Degree3
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies Degree1
Womens Studies Degree4
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1
German Language and Literature Degree1
Spanish Language and Literature Degree1
 
History
History Degree8
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree2
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree1
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree2
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other Degree2
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree3
Physics Degree1
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree15
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree7
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree3
Economics Degree1
International Relations and Affairs Degree3
Sociology Degree7
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree2
Fine Studio Arts Degree5
Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree5
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 568
    • Undergraduate: 568
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 164 Female: 404
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 164 Female: 404
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 557 Part-Time: 11
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 557 Part-Time: 11
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien193%
American Indian40.7%
Black346%
Asian92%
Hispanic244%
White36364%
Unknown11520%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18265%
Ages 18-1927949%
Ages 20-2113323%
Ages 22-249316%
Ages 25-29224%
Ages 35-3940.7%
Ages 40-4971%
Ages 50-6540.7%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees21816454
Faculty Status955342
Tenured Faculty3535-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service775225
Primarily Instruction775225
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial33321
Other Professionals463016
Technical and/or Paraprofessional625012
Clerical And Secretarial13112
Skilled Crafts66-
Service and/or Maintenance34259
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,108 (52)$70,087 (23)$61,160 (29)
Professor$78,143 (24)$80,201 (14)$75,263 (10)
Associate Professor$60,622 (11)$58,936 (4)$61,585 (7)
Assistant Professor$49,381 (14)$50,688 (5)$48,656 (9)
Lecturer$50,669 (3)- (-)$50,669 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,108 (52)$70,087 (23)$61,160 (29)
Professor$78,143 (24)$80,201 (14)$75,263 (10)
Associate Professor$60,622 (11)$58,936 (4)$61,585 (7)
Assistant Professor$49,381 (14)$50,688 (5)$48,656 (9)
Lecturer$50,669 (3)- (-)$50,669 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes171629712
Basketball1515--
Field Hockey19-19-
Golf12--12
Lacrosse291415-
Soccer361818-
Softball16-16-
Swimming19811-
Tennis12-12-
Track and Field, X-Country1376-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$13,022$13,346$13,038
Assistant Coaches-$1,939$1,980-
 
Coaches
All Coaches2310121
Basketball22--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches11--
Field Hockey2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Golf1--1
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches----
Lacrosse422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Soccer321-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches11--
Softball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Swimming422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Tennis1-1-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches----
Track and Field, X-Country422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students59%
 
By Gender
Male-
Female59%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
Black60%
Asian67%
Hispanic50%
White59%
Unknown60%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less52%
5 Years58%
6 Years59%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary-2
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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