Wells College

Rigorous Academics and Career Opportunities Abound at Wells College

Wells College professors are dedicated to teaching, and, because of the intimate nature of the campus community (the student body is 600), they get to know their students as individuals in and outside the classroom. Because of its size, Wells' academic environment is similar to honors programs available to only a small number of students at other schools, and students often collaborate with their professors on original research and creative projects. Wells offers 17 majors and over 30 minors in a wide variety of subjects. Students also have the option of a self-designed major. The most popular majors are Psychology, English and Biological and Chemical Sciences.

In addition to dynamic classroom teaching, Wells students have a variety of other experiential opportunities such as student teaching, study abroad and internships. Students have completed over 1,500 internships, including internships with Wells Fargo Historical Services in San Francisco, CA, with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research in Houston, TX and with the Residence du Parc de Santeny, in Santeny, France. Forty percent of students also take advantage of off-campus study programs in over 17 countries, such as Spain, France, Costa Rica, Kenya, Germany, Ireland and India. The college also offers credit-bearing courses during the January term that take students to a single destination in the U.S. or abroad for intensive off-campus study with a faculty member.

Wells College Offers Student Life Activities, Athletics and Traditions that Help Define a Great Learning Institution

Wells has a full range of active student organizations, including a literary magazine and school newspaper, The Onyx, music and drama groups, environmental and political organizations, and abundant opportunities for community service. A busy calendar of cultural events, symposia, and lectures enhances the academic and social life of the college. The campus is one where students support one another and where student organizations and events are always busy and well attended.

Wells College is a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference and currently fields intercollegiate athletics teams at the NCAA Division III level in cross-country (co-ed), field hockey, golf (co-ed), men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, swimming (co-ed), men's basketball, and women's tennis. A women's club basketball team is planned for the 2009-10 academic year; the team will elevate to the intercollegiate athletics level in the 2010-11 academic year. There are also a number of intramural opportunities, including basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Athletic facilities include indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, a newly renovated fitness center, a nine-hole golf course, and a campus boathouse and dock used in teaching sailing, canoeing, and lifeguarding.

Wells remains close to its roots with many unique traditions. For example, tea and coffee have been served in Macmillan Hall's Art Exhibit Room since 1868. Even though long dresses and china cups have long since disappeared, tea time is a break from afternoon seminars and a great time to get together with professors and friends.

Wells Admits Students Who Have Prepared Themselves for the Academic Rigors of a Top College

Wells College admits students on the strength of their academic preparation. A student is expected to possess intellectual curiosity, motivation, enthusiasm for academic pursuit and maturity to profit from the experience. In all cases, the college seeks students who have followed a solid college-preparatory program throughout high school. Wells seeks students from varied backgrounds with diverse interests and talents in order to promote a stimulating learning community. Every admission decision is made on an individual basis, and a campus visit is highly recommended for prospective students.

The deadline for regular admission applications is March 1 of the students' senior year in high school. Applications from Early Decision and Early Action candidates must be received by December 15.

Approximately 93 percent of Wells students receive financial aid packaged in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities. The college works closely with students and their families to design a financial aid package that meets their needs and their budgets.

• Area and ethnic studies
• American Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• African American/Black Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Women's Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Molecular Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Secondary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Pre-Dentistry Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Medical Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Veterinary Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Public Policy Analysis
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Anthropology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Relations and Affairs
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Dance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Film/Cinema/Video Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fine/Studio Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,610
• Accepted1,264
• Acceptance Rate78%
• Enrolled507
• Female Applicants1,021
• Females Accepted910
• Female Acceptance Rate89%
• Male Applicants589
• Males Accepted354
• Male Acceptance Rate60%
• Applying
• Application Fee$40
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.50
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen March 1st April 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan December 15th January 15th --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 540 480 600
• SAT Math 525 470 580
• SAT Writing 520 470 570
• ACT Composite 24 22 27
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$33,200
• Out-of-state tuition *$33,200
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,500.00
• Room and board *$11,900.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students507
• Male Student Percentage31%
• Female Student Percentage69%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino6.9%
• Black or African American9.47%
• White or Caucasian64.5%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.39%
• Asian1.97%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.39%
• Two or more races1.97%
• Unknown13.41%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.99% representing 7 other countries
• Out-of-state Students33.3% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 84%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Programming Board, POWER, SAGA, choral groups, SIFE
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Basketball No Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No No No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball No No No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis No No No
• Volleyball No Division 3 No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Basketball No Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball No Division 3 No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Volleyball No Division 3 No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty74
• Full-time Percentage61%
• Part-time Percentage39%
• Female Percentage49%
• Male Percentage51%
• Student:Faculty Ratio10:1 or 507 students to 55 faculty