Wellesley College

Wellesley, Massachusetts

Located just outside of Boston, Wellesley College is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts institutions and a global leader in women’s education. Since its founding in 1870, Wellesley has been committed to empowering women through rigorous academics, close faculty mentorship, and a vibrant campus community. Students benefit from small class sizes, a collaborative learning environment, and access to a worldwide network of accomplished alumnae who are dedicated to supporting one another long after graduation. With its strong liberal arts foundation and abundant opportunities for research, leadership, and professional development, Wellesley prepares students not only for successful careers but also for lives of purpose and impact.

Get to know Wellesley College

Enrolled female students

99%

Enrolled male students

Gender Ratio

Full-time faculty

77%

Adjuncts

23%

Faculty Ratio

$60,424

Full-time tuition cost

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Acceptance rate

College Highlights

Engaged Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 14%
Hispanic/Latinx: 14%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 8%
White, non-Hispanic: 34%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 21%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 710 | 75th Percentile: 760
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 690 | 75th Percentile: 780
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 31 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT English
25th Percentile: 33 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $60,424
Fees: $328
Room: $9,704
Board: $8,584

Contact Wellesley College

Contact Admissions

www.wellesley.edu/admission-aid

Campus Location

106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481

(781) 283-1000