Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA • privateCSS ProfileWomen Only
Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🚗 Travel

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,503 • Total: 2,503
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
106 Central St
Wellesley, MA
📍 View on Google Maps
Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 58 (2.3%) • Female: 2,445 (97.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 576 23.0%
Black/African American 207 8.3%
Hispanic/Latino 371 14.8%
White 763 30.5%
Two or More Races 177 7.1%
International 348 13.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
13.9%
1,138 admitted from 8,184 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 720-770
Math: 720-780
Total: 1440-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-35
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/05/2026
RD: 01/08/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
91.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
80.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
96.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
7.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$84,720
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $64,000
Room & Board
$800
Books & Supplies
$19,920
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $5,695
$30,001-48,000 $634
$48,001-75,000 $15,511
$75,001-110,000 $24,314
$110,001+ $50,305
Students Receiving Pell Grants
57%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$21,501
🚗 ✈️

See Travel Times to Wellesley College

Find out how long it takes to drive or fly from your home. Compare driving distances, flight options, and door-to-door travel times.

💡 Set your ZIP once to see travel times for all schools