Wells College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Wells College is a private nonprofit institution located in Aurora, New York with approximately 355 undergraduate students enrolled. Wells College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,921 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $39,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wells College was a private liberal arts college in Aurora, New York, United States. From its founding in 1868 until it became coeducational in 2005, Wells was a women's college. The college's campus, set on the shore of Cayuga Lake, remains a part of the Aurora Village–Wells College Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 41% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant portion of students either leave or struggle to finish, which is a real concern worth digging into before committing. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,000, and the $22,921 average net price makes it more affordable than many small private colleges. Worth considering if you're drawn to a close-knit, intimate campus experience and have a clear plan to stay engaged, but ask hard questions about student support and why so many students don't make it to graduation day.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
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