Wellesley College

(Wellesley, MA)

Wellesley, founded in 1870, is a private, liberal arts college for women. Its 500-acre campus and arboretum is located in Wellesley, 12 miles west of Boston. Campus buildings encompass a variety of architectural styles ranging from Gothic to contemporary.

Admissions

35.2%
of Applicants Admitted

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

  • 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1930–2210 SAT Total
  • 640–740 SAT Reading
  • 640–730 SAT Math
  • 650–740 SAT Writing
  • 29–32 ACT Composite

Cost

$51,898
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $38,062
  • $38,062
  • $13,036
  • $800

Will I Like It

2,539
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • 96% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

106 Central St
Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
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