Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Most difficult

Overall Admission Rate

22% of 5,666 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Regular Admission Deadline

January 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

Not reported

SAT Math

717 average
670-770 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

720 average
690-760 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

31 average
30-33 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$70,200

Tuition and Fees

$53,732

Room and Board

$16,468

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Freshman Award

$49,612

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$18,370

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

309

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 25% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes

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Campus Life

Wellesley Population

27,982

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

98% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

 

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
26.8% Asian
7.1% Black/African-American
13.6% Hispanic/Latino
7.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
45.1% White
0.1% Unknown

International Students

12.2% from 84 countries

First-Year Students Returning

95.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

78.2%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

63%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma or equivalent is not required

High School Program

 

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		4
Science		3
Foreign Language		4
Social Studies		4
History		4
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	December 31
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component required
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

106 Central Street

City, State, Zip

Wellesley, MA 02481

Phone

(781) 283-2270

Fax

(781) 283-3678

E-mail

admission@wellesley.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 1, January 1

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 28

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

3 required for all freshmen

Other

First senior marking period grades and mid-year report required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations	X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

22% of 5,666 applicants were admitted

Women

22% of 5,666 applicants were admitted

Men

Not reported

Students Enrolled

614 (49%) of 1,251 admitted students enrolled

Women

614 (49%) of 1,251 admitted students enrolled

Men

Not reported

Early Decision Admission Rate

35% of 714 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

2,032

Students Accepting Wait List Position

1,153

Students Admitted From Wait List

36

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

717 average
670-770 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

60%

Score of 600 - 700

36%

Score of 500 - 600

3%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

720 average
690-760 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

71%

Score of 600 - 700

25%

Score of 500 - 600

3%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

31 average
30-33 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

80%

Score of 24 - 29

20%

Score of 18 - 23

0%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 81%
Top quarter: 96%
Top half: 99%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Area and ethnic studies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering, architecture, aeronautics and astronautics, urban studies and planning with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, international economics and finance with Brandeis University

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

309

Part-Time Faculty

50

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

80%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 25% of classes
10-19 students: 48% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 79% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

1,902,859

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

468

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Wellesley Population

27,982

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Campus Size

500 acres

Weather

Temperature

21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September

Rain

127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

15 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Nearest Train Station

15 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing, cooperative housing

Students in College Housing

98% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

2%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

 

School Colors

Wellesley blue

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

archery, basketball, crew, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, water polo

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, student government, community service organizations, cultural clubs, societies, theater groups

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

No, women only

All Undergraduates

2,508

Women

2,454 (97.8%)

Men

54 (2.2%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,374

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
26.8% Asian
7.1% Black/African-American
13.6% Hispanic/Latino
7.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
45.1% White
0.1% Unknown

International Students.

12.2% from 84 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

95.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

78.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

87.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

90.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

63%

Average Starting Salary

63%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 1.1%
Engineering 1.98%
Law 2.2%
Theology 0.2%
Dentistry 0.2%
Arts and Sciences 7%
Medicine 4.4%
Veterinary Medicine 0.2%
Education 1.1%
Other 3.74%