At a glance
Average net price
$25,496
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.5%
Admission rate
14%
Undergrad size
2,300
In-state tuition
$67,176
Out-of-state tuition
$67,176
Cost of attendance
$86,290
Median earnings (10y)
$84,803
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,520
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 96.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (40%), social sciences (40%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM40%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences40%
- Social sciences24.6%~566 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.1%~324 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science12.4%~285 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.9%~227 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~173 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~104 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.4%~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.5%~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.5%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.3%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.2%~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 189 | $70,781 | $11,190 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | $110,380 | $13,350 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 106 | $36,106 | $12,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 87 | $37,693 | $12,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 70 | $25,373 | $8,300 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $30,531 | $10,159 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 50 | $36,749 | $9,525 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $37,849 | $12,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 44 | $70,490 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 41 | $50,587 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 37 | $37,002 | $10,152 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 37 | $26,772 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 26 | $29,442 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wellesley College
Wellesley College is a mid-sized institution located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,300 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wellesley College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,496 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,176 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $86,290 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.5%, a strong completion outcome. 96.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $84,803 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wellesley College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (40% of credentials), social sciences (40% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Wellesley College accepts 14% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,520. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Wellesley, Massachusetts (suburb), Wellesley College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wellesley College
Q.How much does Wellesley College cost?
The average net price at Wellesley College is $25,496 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $86,290.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wellesley College?
Wellesley College has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Wellesley College?
Wellesley College admits 14% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Wellesley College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wellesley College graduate earns $84,803 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wellesley College?
Published tuition is $67,176 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wellesley College located?
Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts (ZIP 02481).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wellesley College at their official website.