Wellesley College - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

Wellesley College Description:

Located in an affluent and beautiful town outside of Boston, Wellesley provides women with one of the best educations available. The school offers small classes taught exclusively by the full-time faculty, a beautiful campus with Gothic architecture and a lake, and academic exchange programs with Harvard and M.I.T.

Admissions Data:

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 36.1%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 670 / 775
  • SAT Math: 650 / 720
  • SAT Writing: 660 / 740
  • ACT Composite: 29 / 31

Enrollment:

• Total Enrollment: 2,370
• Gender Breakdown: 2% Male / 98% Female
• 92.8% Full-time

Costs:

• Tuition and Fees: $33,072
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $10,216
• Other Expenses: $1,250
• Total Cost: $45,338

Wellesley Financial Aid:

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 60%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 14%
  • State / Local Grants: 4%
  • Institutional Grants: 57%
  • Loans: 42%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $4,161
  • State / Local Grants: $2,563
  • Institutional Grants: $23,870
  • Loans: $2,575

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Economics, English, History, International Relations, Neuroscience, Political Science, Psychology

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistic

Wellesley Mission Statement:

"The mission of Wellesley College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world."

(mission statement from http://www.wellesley.edu/PublicAffairs/Media/facts.html)