Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002224
- Phone: (617) 628-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
21.56%FINANCIAL AID RATE
59%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$47,105Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Wellesley College
, Medford, MA
Wellesley College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wellesley, MA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Wellesley College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- English Language And Literature
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Wellesley College earn an SAT score between 1950 - 2240, or an ACT composite score between 29 - 32. An estimated 30 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 42 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $45,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.
The Wellesley College "Blue" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.
Students may take a look at the school's http://www.wellesley.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Wellesley College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Wellesley College is around 2,500 students. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 24% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $56,000-$67,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,900 for part time students
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 59% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 57% | $48,208 |
Receiving Student Loans | 26% | $5,536 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Wellesley College may offer student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Wellesley College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Physics (B)
- Geology (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
- Astronomy (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Wellesley College.
- Brandeis University in Boston, MA (5 miles away)
- Emmanuel College - Boston in Boston, MA (11 miles away)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, MA (11 miles away)
- Stonehill College in North Dartmouth, MA (19 miles away)
- Wheaton College - Norton in Westfield, MA (23 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002224
- Phone: (617) 628-5000
- School Homepage