About
About Wellesley College
Wellesley College is a private liberal arts college in Wellesley, MA, known for its womens college, small class sizes, and liberal arts college. With an acceptance rate of 14%, Wellesley College is highly selective, typically enrolling around 585 students each year. Wellesley College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1460–1540, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wellesley College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants; for families earning under $100,000, the net cost is often $0.
Admissions
Wellesley College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
highly selective
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Wellesley College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30kOften $0 | ~$81k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 30k-48kOften $0 | ~$81k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 48k-75kOften $0 | ~$81k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 75k-110k | ~$81k/yr | $11.6k |
| 110k+ | ~$81k/yr | $54.2k |
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