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
2,417
Undergraduates
34
Men - 1.4%
2,384
Women - 98.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
14% of 8,184 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
720-780 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
$88,290
Tuition and Fees
$64,320
Room and Board
$19,920
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$66,261
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$18,514
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
309
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
18%
10-19
47%
20-29
30%
30-39
4%
40-49
0%
50-99
0%
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Wellesley Population
28,684
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
92% 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
0.2%
Asian
27.4%
Black/African-American
9.8%
Hispanic/Latino
18.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
8.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
35.5%
Unknown
0.4%
International Students
13.3% from 85 countries
First-Year Students Returning
96.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
80.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
76%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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