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Wellesley College

www.wellesley.edu • Wellesley, Massachusetts

4-year Private • highly residential Small Campus • Large City-Suburb • Calendar: Semester System • Women's College

2,399

Undergraduates

580

Freshmen

20%

Admission Rate

43%

Enrollment Rate

84%

4‑year Graduation Rate

91%

6‑year Graduation Rate

Trend data: 2010-2020

Undergraduates by Gender

Men: 2%
Women: 98%

Undergraduates by Race

Native American: 0%
Asian: 22%
African American: 6%
Hispanic: 12%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
Caucasian: 35%
2 or more races: 7%
Unknown: 4%
International: 13%

2020 Freshman by Geography

Students with disabilities

17% of the students at Wellesley College are registered with the college's disability services office.

Cost of Attendance (2021-22)

Cost of Attendance	$81,090
Tuition	$60,752
Room & Board (on-campus)	$18,288
Books & Supplies	$800
Transportation & Other	$1,250

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Financial Aid Information

Merit Aid

Wellesley College does not offer merit aid.

Need-based Aid (2021-22)

Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid		66%
Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid		20%
Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid		57%
Percentage of students with education loans		32%

2025 Application Information

Direct application website

Deadlines

We do not have the deadline information for this college.

Requirements

Test Scores: Considered
High School GPA: Recommended
Transcripts: Recommended
High School Rank: Required
Recommendations: Required

Admissions Information

Wellesley College's Admissions Page

Majors: 53 (See List)

Intercollegiate Sports: 0 (See List)

Wellesley College does not compete in intercollegiate sports.

Location

Wellesley, Massachusetts

Getting There

Nearest Airport (12 mi): Laurence G Hanscom Fld (BED)
Bedford, MA
Nearest Major Airport (16 mi): General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl (BOS)
Boston, MA

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