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Wellesley College

Massachusetts

United States

Overview

Wellesley students change the world-they are barrier breakers and bridge builders. Wellesley is a liberal arts college and a women's college with just over 2,300 undergraduates in Wellesley, Massachusetts (just 12 miles outside of Boston) from around the US and the world. Every student comes in undecided, because we want our community to feel empowered to explore who they are and who they might become. Wellesley is financially possible: we meet 100% of the full calculated need of every student with an average financial aid package of over $65,000.

Location

106 Central Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 02481

Website

https://www.commonapp.org/explore/wellesley-college

Median Salary

$43,659

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

14.04%

Yield Rate

47.63%

SAT range

1470-1550

ACT range

33-35

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

Room And Board

$22,296

Living Cost

$29,746

Average Total Aid Awarded

$68,625

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

54.89% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $68,625.

Scholarships

Wellesley College Financial Aid - Wellesley College is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students. Students whose families earn less than $150,000 with typical assets will attend tuition-free starting Fall 2026. The average financial aid award is $66,842. Nearly 60% of current students receive financial aid.; Health Insurance Grants - Available for students with the highest financial need.