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& Aid
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Wellesley was founded on the radical idea that women have an equal right to the best education in the country. We still believe—in fact, we know from experience—that the boldest ideas, the brightest solutions, and the healthiest communities draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences.
We’re dedicated to ensuring that all Wellesley students have an equal opportunity to flourish, no matter their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, physical ability, or any other category that can be used to divide people.
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A constantly evolving list of 100 marvelous things about Wellesley, including an invented language class, particle physics, and many women who permanently alter, for the better, the way the world works.
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Visit campus
With over 50 majors to choose from, you learn with faculty who are at the forefront of their fields and whose caliber is matched only by their commitment to you: their students.
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In your area
At Wellesley we learn more, do more, and achieve more than we ever thought possible.
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Contact us
You’d like to know more about Wellesley, you say? Great! We’d love to give you more information.
Investing in a Wellesley education
Money shouldn’t be an obstacle to a world-class education. We meet 100% of calculated need for all admitted students. We’re also need blind for U.S. citizens and permanent residents—that means we don’t consider your financial situation when we review your application.
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You pay only what you can afford—nothing more. We meet 100% of calculated need for all admitted students.
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Our average financial aid award is $65,500. This is money that you do not have to repay.
Nearly 60% of our current students receive financial aid.
How to Apply
A few things to keep in mind:
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First, getting into a college isn’t proof of your excellence—you’re already an excellent human being.
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Second, this process shouldn’t feel like an existential burden; it should feel like an opportunity to remind yourself of who you really are.
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Third, there’s no fee to apply to Wellesley. Fees are barriers, and we’re all about breaking down barriers.
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If you’re attending college for the first time and are under the age of 24.
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If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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If you are applying to Wellesley as part of the QuestBridge National College Match.
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If you have completed at least two full semesters of coursework at another U.S. college and are under the age of 24 (you're a transfer applicant!), or if you are a U.S. veteran, parent, or over the age of 24 (you're a Davis Degree Program applicant!).
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A continuing series of noble but incomplete attempts to capture the immensity of all that is Wellesley.
Meet the Class of 2028
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585 students in the first-year class.
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43 43 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico are represented in the Class of 2028.
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80 international students.
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18% are the first in their families to attend a four-year institution.
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55% come from a home where at least one language other than English is spoken.
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54% domestic students of color.
An in-depth look at the first-year class
Demographics*
- African American/Black: 5%
- Asian: 30%
- Latine/Hispanic: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- Two or more races: 8%
- Other/Not reported: 2%
- White/Caucasian: 31%
- International Citizens: 14%
Financial aid
- Receiving financial aid award: Nearly 55%
- Eligible for the Federal Pell Grant: Nearly 22%
Geographic distribution
- U.S. regions (by high school address):
- New England: 19%
- Pacific & Mountain: 23%
- South: 22%
- Mid-Atlantic: 16%
- Central: 8%
- Top states represented: CA, MA, NY, TX, NJ
- Nations of citizenship represented by non-U.S. citizens: 24
- Top countries of citizenship represented: China, India, Hong Kong, S.A.R., Canada, Japan
Testing
- Scores represent the middle-50% range; 57% of the enrolling first-year class submitted their test scores for consideration:
- SAT EBRW: 730-770
- SAT Math: 730-790
- ACT Composite: 33-35
High school rank
- Of the 24% who were ranked:
- Top 10% of graduating class: 90%
Top non-cognitive attributes
- Engagement in Society
- Creativity
- Intellectual Attributes
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy
*Federal classification
Please note that all data shared on the Class of 2028 is up-to-date as of August 30, 2024.