Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Wellesley College
Wellesley College is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Wellesley, MA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,300 students. The acceptance rate is 14%. 92% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $84,803.
14%
Acceptance
$25,496
Net price
2,300
Enrollment
92%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
14%
Acceptance rate
1,520
SAT average
33
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$25,496
Average net price
$67,176
In-state tuition
$67,176
Out-of-state tuition
$21,024
Room & board
$800
Books & supplies
$86,290
Total cost of attendance
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
16%
Students with federal loans
$10,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$84,803
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$65,961
Median earnings (6 yrs)
92%
Graduation rate
97%
Retention rate
91%
Earn more than a HS grad
$39,815
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,300
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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