Wellesley College (Wellesley) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wellesley, MA. It is a women's college. Wellesley College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Wellesley's tuition & fees is $67,176 for the academic year 2024-2025. 56% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $62,320.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,407 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
Wellesley's acceptance rate is 14.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 47.63%. The median SAT score is 1520 and the ACT score is 34.
Wellesley ranked 13rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Wellesley College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Wellesley College is $67,176.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,159 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| Undergraduate | $67,176 |
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| Undergraduate | $70,159 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 14.05% Acceptance Rate / 47.63% Yield |
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| Test Scores » | 1,520 SAT / 34 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 92% |
| Retention Rate | 96%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14.29% (7 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,407 (all undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $62,320 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Wellesley College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
| Learning Opportunities | |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203 |
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| Phone | 781-283-1000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate Colleges |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
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