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Wellesley College

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Overview

Founded in 1870, the Wellesley College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Wellesley (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Wellesley College (WC) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) women only US higher education institution. Wellesley College (WC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 155-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Wellesley College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Wellesley College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wellesley College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Wellesley College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym WC
Founded 1870
Motto Non Ministrari Sed Ministrare
Not to be ministered unto, but to minister
Colours Blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address 106 Central Street
Wellesley
02481-8203 Massachusetts
United States
Wellesley College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Wellesley College Phone Number (781) 283 1000
Wellesley College Fax Number (781) 283 3639
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Wellesley College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wellesley College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Wellesley College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Wellesley College.



Wellesley College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Wellesley College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits women only.


Wellesley College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 10-19% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Wellesley College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Wellesley College's Admission Office Admission Office

106 Central Street
Wellesley 02481-8203
(781) 283 3694


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Wellesley College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Wellesley College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Wellesley College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Wellesley College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Wellesley College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Wellesley College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Wellesley College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Wellesley College is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Wellesley College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Wellesley College's Library
Wellesley College's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 669,901 physical volumes, 236,005 digital/electronic media and 316 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 35 full-time employees, including 22 librarians. Wellesley College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Wellesley College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Wellesley College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,211 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Wellesley College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Wellesley College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Wellesley College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Wellesley College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Wellesley College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Wellesley College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Wellesley College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Wellesley College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wellesley College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wellesley College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wellesley College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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