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Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA·Private nonprofit·2,318 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for high-achieving applicants seeking a top-tier program and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $71,800 within 10 years; exceptional 91% graduation rate.

14%
Accept
2,318
Students
$25,008
Net Price
91%
Grad Rate
$71,800
Earnings
10 yr
$8,700
Debt

About This School

Wellesley College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wellesley, Massachusetts with approximately 2,318 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 14%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,008 per year. The graduation rate is 91%, and the typical graduate earns $71,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Wellesley College is a private women's liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant as a female seminary, it is a member of the Seven Sisters Colleges, an unofficial grouping of women's colleges in the northeastern United States.

This is a strong option for students drawn to a tight-knit, academically serious environment — a 96% freshman retention rate signals that students who arrive tend to stay and thrive, and a 91% graduation rate backs that up. The financial picture is genuinely encouraging: median debt at graduation is just $8,700, well below the national norm, and median earnings of $71,800 a decade out reflect real career traction for graduates. The main consideration is fit — as a women's college with just over 2,300 undergrads, it's a specific social environment that will energize some students and feel limiting to others, so visit if you can.

Founded
1870
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Social Sciences27%
Biological Sciences14%
Computer Science12%
Psychology9%
Physical Sciences7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
English4%
Mathematics3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Hillary ClintonMadeleine AlbrightEmily Greene BalchNora EphronElisabeth ShueAnnie Jump CannonnSòng MěilíngAli MacGrawAnne ReverePamela MelroyDiane SawyerBing Xin

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1513
Reading 75th %ile770
Math 75th %ile780

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$64,320
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,320
Avg Net Price
$25,008
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$8,700

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
91%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
96%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$71,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,700
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,700
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$71,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 8.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino16%
Asian24%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,318 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Wellesley College

106 Central St

Wellesley, MA 02481-8203

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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