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Overview
Wellesley College is a 4-year institution located in Wellesley, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
United States
Wellesley, MA 02481
United States
Contact
Ms. Grace Cheng
Director of Admission
Email: admission@wellesley.edu
Phone: 781-283-2270
Fax: 781-283-3678
Director of Admission
Email: admission@wellesley.edu
Phone: 781-283-2270
Fax: 781-283-3678
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Architecture |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
African American/Black Studies |
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African Studies |
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American Studies |
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Asian Studies (East) |
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Asian Studies (South) |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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French Studies |
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German Studies |
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Italian Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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Russian Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences |
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Neuroscience |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences |
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Computer Science |
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Computer Software And Media Applications Related |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek |
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Chinese |
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Classics And Classical Languages |
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Comparative Literature |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Latin |
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Linguistics |
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Russian |
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Spanish |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Studies |
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Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Islamic Studies |
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Jewish/Judaic Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy |
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Astrophysics |
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Chemical Physics |
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Chemistry |
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Geology/earth Science |
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Physics |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics |
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Psychology |
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Research And Experimental Psychology Related |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology |
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Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government |
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Sociology |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Film/cinema/video Studies |
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Film/video And Photographic Arts Related |
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Fine/studio Arts |
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Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,395
Applied
1,379
Accepted
2,519
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,395
Females Applied
1,379
Females Accepted
22%
Applying
50
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Required for some programs |
Interview |
Recommended |
Interview |
Other requirements: | First senior marking period grades and mid-year report |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | Yes |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 715 | 680 | 750 | |
SAT Math | 730 | 680 | 780 | |
ACT Composite | 33 | 31 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
58,120
Private
Fees
328
Full-time student fees
17,772
Room & board
9,194
Room only
Financial Aid
54,950
Avg. Financial Aid Package
57,380
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
61,114
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,264
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
52,376
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,519
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 13.09% |
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Black or African American | 6.65% |
White or Caucasian | 36.55% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.08% |
Asian | 23.04% |
Two or more races | 7.11% |
Other | 0.38% |
Gender
Male (2.22%)
Female (97.78%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 97% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Marathon Monday/Scream Tunnel, Spring Concert and Lake Day
Marathon Monday/Scream Tunnel, Spring Concert and Lake Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, community service organizations, cultural clubs, societies and theater groups
Student Government, community service organizations, cultural clubs, societies and theater groups
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Archery | No | No | No |
Badminton | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | No | No |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Crew | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
Fencing | No | No | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | No |
Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | No |
Sailing | No | No | No |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
Soccer | No | No | No |
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | No |
Tennis | No | No | No |
Track And Field | No | No | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Water Polo | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | ||
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | ||
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Squash | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
346
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 303
Part-time - 43
Male - 132
Female - 214
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