Wellesley College
Wellesley College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wellesley, MA. It enrolls about 2,418 students and admits roughly 14% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Wellesley, MA 02481 |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Enrollment | 2,418 |
| Acceptance rate | 14% |
| Applicants / admitted | 8,184 / 1,138 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $64,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $64,320 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 91% |
| Transfer-out rate | 0% |
| Full-time retention rate | 96% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 720–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | www.wellesley.edu/ |
| Phone | 7812831000 |
Admissions
About 8,184 students applied and 1,138 were admitted. Of those admitted, 573 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $64,320 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 603 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 91% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Wellesley College is in Wellesley, MA, Norfolk County. Its coordinates are 42.2916, -71.3066.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wellesley College?
About 14% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 8,184 applicants.
How much does Wellesley College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $64,320 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Wellesley College?
About 2,418 students are enrolled.