Located in the quaint city of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, is Wellesley College, a liberal arts school that offers superb higher education programs exclusively for women who want to become future leaders that will make a difference in the world. That’s right, Wellesley College is an all women’s college – so if you’re a guy you may want to continue your college search on another page.
At Wellesley College it’s all about participation and involvement. In addition to a rigorous academic program, all of the students are encouraged—even expected—to be involved in student government, theater, team sports, religious activities and/or special interest clubs. So don’t apply to Wellesley if you’re expecting to sit in a corner studying all day by yourself; it isn’t going to happen.
Wellesley College has a little bit to offer everyone (that is of course if you’re a woman.) For those interested in a subdued college setting you couldn’t ask for a better place to attend school than Wellesley Hills. For those looking for more excitement and entertainment the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts is right around the corner.
As a liberal arts school Wellesley College offers courses and programs in liberal arts concentrations such as Art, Astronomy, Philosophy, Education, History, Literature, Foreign Language, Linguistics and Religion. However, the college also offers programs in mathematics, premedical studies and natural sciences. Students looking to enroll in any of these programs should take similar courses in high school in preparation. In addition, students enrolling in language courses should have taken previous high school level courses in the language they’re interested in pursuing.
As much of the underlying focus of its programs is to instill leadership skills and qualities in its students, Wellesley College provides an excellent launching pad for a variety of career and graduate education opportunities for its students.
Wellesley College is well-known and well-connected in the local community and business world. The college helps its students find internships, summer jobs and volunteer opportunities in the outside world.
Admissions officers consider ACT/SAT scores, previous leadership responsibilities, class rank, involvement in extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation and a personal essay in their evaluation of potential students.
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Admission Office 106 Central Street Wellesley, MA 02481-8203 (781) 283-2270 Fax: (781) 283-3678 [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Desjarlais Dean of Admission |
Main Address 106 Central Street Wellesley, MA 02481-8203 (781) 283-1000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,344 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 596 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,212 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Annual Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $34,994 | $36,640 | $38,062 | $39,666 | +4.21% |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,826 | $11,336 | $11,786 | $12,284 | +4.23% |
| Other | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $3,410 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 0.00% |
| Other | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $47,870 | $50,026 | $51,898 | $54,000 | +4.05% |
| In-state Off Campus | $40,454 | $40,490 | $41,912 | $43,516 | +3.83% |
| In-state with Family | $35,794 | $37,440 | $38,862 | $40,466 | +4.13% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 394 | 66% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 376 | 63% | $11,549,343 | $30,716 |
| • Federal grants | 89 | 15% | $506,127 | $5,687 |
| • Pell grants | 89 | 15% | $330,177 | $3,710 |
| • Other federal grants | 82 | 14% | $175,950 | $2,146 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 182 | 31% | $607,214 | $3,336 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 333 | 56% | $10,436,002 | $31,339 |
| Student loan aid | 191 | 32% | $1,015,419 | $5,316 |
| • Federal student loans | 136 | 23% | $614,011 | $4,515 |
| • Other student loans | 85 | 14% | $401,408 | $4,722 |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 707 | – | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| French Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| German Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| South Asian Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 83 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Neuroscience | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 82 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Astronomy | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Astrophysics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 193 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Archaeology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 85 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 6 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 31% Percent students who return sophomore year: 94% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Recommended Secondary school rank: Recommended College-preparatory program: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Formal demonstration of competencies: Recommended Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required TOEFL: Recommended Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
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Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.