# Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wellesley-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 14% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,184 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,138 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 730–770 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 730–790 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 33–35 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $90,250 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,995 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,253 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $2,791 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,535 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,053 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $46,438 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,300 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 91% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $90,458 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $9,788 (FY2024) |

## What Wellesley College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 168218. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology