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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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| 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 Science |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
| Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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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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| 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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| 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
6,631
Applied
1,296
Accepted
2,534
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,631
Females Applied
1,296
Females Accepted
20%
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 | 705 | 670 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 720 | 660 | 780 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 30 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
55,728
Private
Fees
324
Full-time student fees
17,096
Room & board
8,824
Room only
Financial Aid
53,776
Avg. Financial Aid Package
54,894
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
64,514
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,416
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
50,752
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
2,534
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.25% |
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| Black or African American | 6.52% |
| White or Caucasian | 38.34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
| Asian | 21.74% |
| Two or more races | 6.35% |
| Other | 0.13% |
Gender
Male (2.41%)
Female (97.59%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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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
347
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 300
Part-time - 47
Male - 126
Female - 221
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