Wellesley, MA
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,388 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,466 |
| Total Received | 4,854 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| SAT | 3957 |
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| ACT | 1926 |
Wellesley College, founded in 1870, is a private women's college. Its 500-acre campus is located in Wellesley, 12 miles from Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,347 |
| Established in | 1870 |
| Coeducational | Women's College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
500-acre, suburban campus in Wellesley (population: 27,982), 12 miles from Boston. Major airport, bus, and train serve Boston. School operates transportation to Cambridge. Public transportation serves campus.
Wellesley College
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
| Application fee | $50
(paper applications) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,388 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,466 |
| Total Received | 4,854 |
Character/ personal qualities
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Joy St. John
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
P: 781 283-2270
F: 781 283-3678
admissions@wellesley.edu
| Tuition | $50,840 |
| Room | $8,040 |
| Board | $7,796 |
| Additional fees | $308 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $67,784 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $47,527 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,257 |
100%
$47,527
Need-based
| Federal | $2,392,566 |
| State | $254,925 |
| Institutional | $57,587,172 |
| Other external | $1,253,526 |
| Total | $61,488,189 |
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Non-need-based
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| Other external | $1,210,194 |
| Total | $1,210,194 |
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100%
Not reported
94%
6%
4%
Transfer applicants accepted
9%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
16
Minimum transfers must complete
16
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 88 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China France India Japan Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Karen Zuffante Pabon
Director of Slater International Center
781 283-2082
kpabon@wellesley.edu
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