Applying to Wellesley

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Wellesley College is 13.57% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 50.78%. 0 men and 8,491 women applied to Wellesley and 0 men and 1,152 women students were accepted.

Among them, 0 men and 585 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Wellesley.

In 2023, 224 students (38% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 119 students (20%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Wellesley.

The median SAT score is 1,490 with 740 SAT EBRW and 750 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 720. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 780 and 25^th percentile is 710 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at Wellesley. The median ACT math score is 32 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Wellesley College are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Wellesley. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wellesley College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .