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Our 2,300 students come from all over the U.S. and from more than 50 countries! Many of our faculty were trained or currently conduct research abroad. Some 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, Massachusetts—one of the world’s great concentrations of intellectual, entrepreneurial, and technological innovation.
Wellesley is committed to meeting 100% of the calculated need for all admitted students. More information on financial aid and applying for financial aid can be found on this page.
International students at Wellesley are students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If you have any lingering questions, just jump over to our FAQs for international students for even more (insightful! helpful!) information.
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An Aerial Tour of Wellesley College
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.