Wellesley College
Women's college · Wellesley, MA · 2,300 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
14%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1460–1560
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Average net price
$23,995
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$90,250
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
91%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Wellesley College?
Wellesley College accepts about 14 of every 100 applicants (14%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1460 and 1560 on the SAT. A score at or above 1560 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1460, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 33–35.
The latest federal data says Wellesley College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Wellesley College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Wellesley College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $90,250 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,995 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $70,144 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$70,144
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$70,144
- Room & board$22,296
- Total cost of attendance$90,250
- Average net price after grants$23,995
Popular majors
Economics, Political Science, Cognitive Science, Computer Science.
Wellesley College FAQ
- What is Wellesley College's acceptance rate?
- 14% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Wellesley College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1460–1560. Aim for 1560 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Wellesley College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 33–35.
- Is Wellesley College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Wellesley College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Wellesley College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Wellesley College cost?
- About $90,250 a year before aid; $23,995 on average after grants.
- What is Wellesley College's FAFSA school code?
- 002224. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Wellesley College receives your information.
- What is Wellesley College's graduation rate?
- 91% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Wellesley College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 16% | 1440–1540 | $38,930 | 90% |
| Tufts UniversityMedford, MA | 11% | 1470–1560 | $38,797 | 94% |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | 11% | 1420–1530 | $36,503 | 90% |
| Babson CollegeWellesley, MA | 17% | 1390–1530 | $34,096 | 92% |
| College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA | 18% | 1240–1410 | $38,829 | 86% |
| Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA | 9% | 1490–1580 | $19,536 | 93% |