Wellesley is proud to claim a long history of engagement with the world.
Our 2,300 students come from more than 50 countries; many of our faculty were trained or currently conduct research abroad; and many of our most prominent programs, from the Albright Institute to the Wellesley Centers for Women, are explicitly global in scope. Our stunning 500-acre campus is located in the suburban town of Wellesley, 12 miles from Boston and Cambridge, one of the world’s great concentrations of intellectual, entrepreneurial, and technological innovation.
For many students, Wellesley is a transformative experience. We appreciate your interest, and we’re excited to learn more about you.
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We’re taking a big breath before we say this, but: Wellesley is like no other place on earth. Our buildings are named for women. The majority of our faculty are women. When you come to Wellesley, you’re grounded in a stunning 500-acre campus that was built for women—a place that has stood for nearly 150 years as a foundation for our shared promise. We’re also 12 miles from Boston and Cambridge, a source of world-class culture, 250,000 college students, and pretty much unlimited opportunities. Wellesley is a powerful idea, an empowering experience, and a singular place.