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Wellesley College

PrivateWellesley, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1870Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Wellesley, USA
Accreditation Seven Sisters
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (50+ majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Wellesley College is a private institution in Wellesley, MA, USA, founded in 1870. Wellesley College is a women’s liberal arts college known for rigorous academics, need-blind admissions for U.S. students, cross-registration with MIT, and empowerin

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Majors Available: 50+
  • Curriculum: Wellesley requires 32 units total, including distribution requirements across humanities/arts (3 units), social/behavioral sciences (1+2 units), and sciences/math (3 units with lab), plus first-year writing, foreign language, quantitative reasoning, 300-level courses, major (min. 8 units), multicultural, physical education, and experiential learning. This structure ensures broad liberal arts exposure alongside depth in the major.
  • Distinctive Programs: Cross-registration with MIT, Babson, Brandeis, Olin; dual-degree programs with MIT/Olin (BA/BS); strong in economics, computer science, neuroscience; Wellesley Centers for Women research.
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 7:1

Campus and Location

Located in Wellesley, USA. Campus spans 500.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Cross-registration with MIT
  • Members of Seven Sisters

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 14% (Class of 2028), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Extensive credit-bearing programs worldwide across disciplines; pay Wellesley tu

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (50+ majors) UG USD 72,570 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (50+ majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (for Fall 2026 entry)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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