Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
20%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,343 |
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| Declined | 5,238 |
| Total Received | 6,581 |
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Wellesley College, founded in 1870, is a private women's college. Its 500-acre campus is located in Wellesley, 12 miles from Boston.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 2,735 |
| Established in | 1870 |
| Coeducational | Women Only |
500-acre, suburban campus in Wellesley (population: 29,479), 12 miles from Boston. Major airport, bus, and train serve Boston. School operates transportation to Cambridge. Public transportation serves campus.
Wellesley College
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA
02481
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $0 |
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| Other application fee | (free if filed online) |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
20%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,343 |
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| Declined | 5,238 |
| Total Received | 6,581 |
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$50,990
| Tuition | $58,120 |
| Room | $9,194 |
| Board | $8,578 |
| Additional fees | $328 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $77,020 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $50,990 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $26,030 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,738,630 |
| State | $63,000 |
| Institutional | $65,981,591 |
| Other external | $922,386 |
| Total | $69,705,607 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | $1,283,731 |
| Total | $1,283,731 |
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P: 781 283-2360
F: 781 283-3946
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Special services offered for international applicants |
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