Early Decision
Fall 2025
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Wellesley College
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 🇰🇿
Wellesley College 🇺🇸
Wellesley, US
Full-ride scholarship at Wellesley, all-women's college experience, and classes at MIT
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by Arzy from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024/2025 undergraduateWellesley College is located in Large Suburb of Wellesley, MA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early Decision IIFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
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 | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
Wellesley students actively seek ways to build bridges and to change the world for the better. Tell us about an experience working with and alongside people of different backgrounds and/or perspectives from your own. Why was this important to you, and what lessons from this will you bring with you to Wellesley?
Please limit your response to two thoughtful paragraphs (minimum 250 words, maximum 400 words).
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