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Wellesley College

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481-8203

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

Wellesley College is a private institution in Wellesley with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1513, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $84,803 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,008.

Established
1870
Motto
Non Ministrari sed Ministrare
Mascot
The Blue
Type
Private women's liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA NCAA Division III and the Eastern Conference Athletic Conference (ECAC) and competes primarily as a member of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
Division
Division III

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87 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Visit
14%Acceptance
1513SAT Avg
2,318Students
7:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$84,803Earnings 10yr
$25,008Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wellesley College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate13.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1513

Reading & WritingMid: 735
720770
MathMid: 735
720780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

13.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1513

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,320
Room & Board$19,920
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$83,050
Average Net Price$25,008
Median Debt at Graduation$10,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$106

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,695
$30–48K$634
$48–75K$15,511
$75–110K$24,314
$110K+$50,305

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,008

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,700

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,318
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 8%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 24%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.2%
Freshman Retention96.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,961
8 Years$72,216
10 Years$84,803

Rankings

U.S. News
#7
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#20

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
14 mi(24 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
177 mi(307 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
258 mi(447 min)

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