Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Wellesley College
Wellesley College 🇺🇸
Wellesley, US
It Only Takes One: From a Feminist Passion Project in Egypt to a $103K/Year Full Ride at Wellesley, the World’s Best Women’s College
by Sarah from Egypt 🇪🇬
Wellesley College 🇺🇸
Wellesley, US
My journey from Peru to Wellesley: the story of never giving up
by Isabela from Peru 🇵🇪
Wellesley College 🇺🇸
Wellesley, US
Human rights and technology - My reflection on getting into Wellesley with a full-ride
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by Saltanat from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024/2025 undergraduateWellesley College is located in Large Suburb of Wellesley, MA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
720770
Math
720780
ACT
Composite
3335
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$86,290Total Cost (On Campus)
$-1,805Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $64,320 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| On-campus housing | $19,920 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,250 |
| Total | $86,290 |
Rankings
#7U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023