<p>IME, most LACs that are competitive with Wellesley have similar policies – they are residential with very limited opportunities to live off campus (and usually only available to Juniors and Seniors), singles are relatively rare and freshmen typically have roommates (sometimes more than one), and pets are quite restricted. If these are key criteria for choosing a school, you will have eliminated the vast majority of highly selective LACs. In many respects, the shared residential living experience is part and parcel of the LAC experience.</p>