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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 14% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wellesley College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Wellesley, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 14%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
14% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading730 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math730 - 790
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
14%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences26% of degrees
Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $177,213
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,350
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,787
Earnings 5yr: $107,567
Debt: $11,190
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,816
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,830
Earnings 5yr: $60,169
Debt: $12,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,036
Earnings 5yr: $57,010
Debt: $10,152
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,865
Earnings 5yr: $64,206
Debt: $12,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,285
Earnings 5yr: $60,268
Debt: $10,159
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,500
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,057
Debt: $9,525
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,391
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,668
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,496
In-State Tuition$67,176
Out-of-State Tuition$67,176
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
16%
Take Loans
90%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$65,961
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$84,803
Completion Signals
92%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,700
Est. Monthly Payment
$94/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
0%
Men100%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$85,633
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