Wellesley College, founded in 1870, is a private, liberal arts college for women. Its 500-acre campus and arboretum is located in Wellesley, 12 miles west of Boston. It is committed to intellectual scholarship, research and innovative teaching in a context in which women can achieve and flourish. The college has a comprehensive curriculum, a top-notch, accessible faculty and a strong support network on campus as well as a very active and impressive alumnae network. Campus buildings encompass a variety of architectural styles ranging from Gothic to contemporary.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
No, women only
2,447
Undergraduates
37
Men - 1.5%
2,430
Women - 99.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
14% of 8,491 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 8
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
710-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
720-770 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
33-35 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$85,466
Tuition and Fees
$64,336
Room and Board
$19,080
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$63,771
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$18,512
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
291
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
25%
10-19
48%
20-29
22%
30-39
4%
40-49
1%
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Wellesley Population
28,684
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
91% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
26.4%
Black/African-American
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
8.2%
White
38.1%
Unknown
0.5%
International Students
14.0% from 85 countries
First-Year Students Returning
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
82.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
76%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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