Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 14%; Very selective
Average net price: $23,995; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 91%
Median earnings: $90,458; 10 years after enrolling

Wellesley College is a private nonprofit college in Wellesley, MA with 2,300 undergraduates. It admits 14% of applicants, and admitted students average 1520 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,995 per year ($11,253 for families earning under $30,000). 91% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $90,458 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 14%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 8,184; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,138; Fall 2023
Yield: 50%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing730–770

200800

SAT Math730–790

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What Wellesley College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $90,250; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $70,144

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$11,253
$30–48k$2,791
$48–75k$5,535
$75–110k$12,053
$110k+$46,438

Get a personal estimate with Wellesley College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 91%
Freshman retention: 97%
Median earnings: $90,458; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $9,788; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,300
Student–faculty ratio: 7:1
Receive Pell grants: 25%

White30%
Hispanic14%
Black8%
Asian26%

Wellesley College FAQ

What is Wellesley College's acceptance rate?+

Wellesley College admits 14% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Wellesley College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 730–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 730–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1520.

What ACT score do you need for Wellesley College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is Wellesley College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Wellesley College?+

In Fall 2023, 8,184 students applied to Wellesley College and 1,138 were admitted; 573 enrolled.

Does Wellesley College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Wellesley College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Wellesley College require an essay?+

Wellesley College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Wellesley College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $90,250 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,995.

What is Wellesley College's graduation rate?+

91% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 168218 · How we use this data