About Wellesley College

Wellesley College

:round_pushpin: Wellesley, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 14%

Wellesley College is a private university in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Wellesley College enrolls 2,538 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 2,538
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 14%
Tuition and fees
In State $64,320
Out-of-State $64,320
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Wellesley College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 720 750 770
SAT Math 720 760 780
ACT Composite 33 34 35
ACT English 34 35 35
ACT Math 29 32 34
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Wellesley College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $64,000 $64,000
Fees $320 $320
Room and Board $19,920 $19,920
Books $800 $800
Total (Before Financial Aid): $85,040 $85,040

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 97
Computer and Information Sciences, General 67
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 53
Political Science and Government, General 45
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
Neuroscience 35
English Language and Literature, General 27
Mathematics, General 27
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 22
Biochemistry 20
Environmental Studies 20
Sociology, General 19
Chemistry, General 19
Women’s Studies 18
Mathematics and Computer Science 17
International Relations and Affairs 17
Philosophy 16
Education, General 16
Physics, General 15
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 15
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 15
Spanish Language and Literature 15
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 14
Anthropology, General 14
History, General 13
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 9
Architecture 8
Music, General 8
Astrophysics 7
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
American/United States Studies/Civilization 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Creative Writing 4
Russian Language and Literature 4
East Asian Studies 4
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 3
Ancient Studies/Civilization 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
French Language and Literature 3
Latin American Studies 3
African-American/Black Studies 3
South Asian Studies 3
Comparative Literature 2
French Studies 2
Jewish/Judaic Studies 1
Italian Studies 1
Chemical Physics 1
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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