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Tight-knitRuralGreek life
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Wells College is a private institution in Aurora with particular strength in psychology and biology.
A small campus of 355 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,094 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,921.
Motto
Habere et Dispertire
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division III level
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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70%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
355Students
8:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$51,094Earnings 10yr
$22,921Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate69.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,166
Room & Board$14,950
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$51,012
Average Net Price$22,921
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,281
$30–48K$18,030
$48–75K$21,000
$75–110K$26,997
$110K+$30,684
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$22,921
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (28)
Student Body
Undergrads
355
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%
Race & Ethnicity
White 59%
Black 15%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate40.9%
Freshman Retention50.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$35,648
8 Years$45,975
10 Years$51,094
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History & Fun Facts
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Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
139Very High
Estimated from NY state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
197 mi(341 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
208 mi(361 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
233 mi(404 min)