Wellesley College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$66,880

4.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,174

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

14%

8,714 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,407

96% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

91.5%

562 Graduates

About

Wellesley College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wellesley College were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (79 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (60 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (52 degrees).

In 2024, 761 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wellesley College. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (252 degrees), 1.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (185 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wellesley College is $66,880, which is $38,702 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wellesley College is $66,880, which is $38,702 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,174.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending Wellesley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$66,880

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wellesley College was $66,880. The cost of tuition at Wellesley College is $38,702 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wellesley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,174

2024 Value

3.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wellesley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,174. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wellesley College grew by 3.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wellesley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,920

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wellesley College was of $19,920 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 88.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wellesley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Wellesley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.75% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wellesley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Wellesley College received 8,714 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.48% annual growth. Out of those 8,714 applicants, 1,224 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 14% acceptance rate.

There were 2,407 students enrolled at Wellesley College in 2024. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wellesley College has an overall enrollment yield of 47.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,224

Accepted Out of 8,714

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wellesley College was 14% (1,224 admissions from 8,714 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 13.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.48%, while admissions grew by 7.56%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wellesley College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2024)

248

Scores Submitted (2024)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Wellesley College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wellesley College had a total enrollment of 2,407 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wellesley College is 2,310 students and the part-time enrollment is 97. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Wellesley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wellesley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.7% White, 25.2% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.27% Black or African American, 7.73% Two or More Races, 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0831% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wellesley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by Asian Female (24.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wellesley College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,407 students. The full-time enrollment at Wellesley College is 2,310 and the part-time enrollment is 97. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Wellesley College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wellesley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wellesley College was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Wellesley College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wellesley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
714 enrolled students
Asian
607 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
332 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wellesley College is 29.7% White, 25.2% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.27% Black or African American, 7.73% Two or More Races, 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0831% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46 students (1.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 761 more women than men received degrees from Wellesley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wellesley College is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (185 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wellesley College is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (79 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (60 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (52 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wellesley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (42 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (41 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wellesley College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (383,270 people), Other managers (321,770 people), Postsecondary teachers (204,989 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,203 people), and Chief executives & legislators (141,920 people).

The most specialized majors at Wellesley College in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (42 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (41 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (21 degrees), Physical Sciences (48 degrees), and Social Sciences (172 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wellesley College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wellesley College are Cultural & Gender Studies (42 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (41 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (21 degrees), Physical Sciences (48 degrees), and Social Sciences (172 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wellesley College are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (433,407 people), Elementary & secondary schools (429,903 people), Legal services (305,120 people), Computer Systems Design (263,091 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (214,297 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wellesley College.

Most Common (2024)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
79 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
60 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wellesley College was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wellesley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

761

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Wellesley College, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (761).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wellesley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 79 degrees were awarded to women at Wellesley College in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 82% of students graduating from Wellesley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 90% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
252 degrees awarded
Asian
185 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wellesley College is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (185 degrees).

0.657% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
359 degrees awarded
White Female
354 degrees awarded
White Female
332 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wellesley College is white female (359 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (354 degrees).

Operations

Wellesley College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.99B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 210M (7.04%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Wellesley College had a total salary expenditure of 267M. Wellesley College employs 110 Professors, 88 Lecturers and 63 Associate professors. Most academics at Wellesley College are Female Lecturer (62), Female Professor (57), and Male Professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wellesley College are: Service, with 211 employees, Management, with 86 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 84 employees.

Endowment

$2.99B

2024 Endowment

3.54%

growth from 2023

Wellesley College has an endowment valued at about $2.99B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wellesley College grew 3.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.94B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wellesley College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$112M

2024 Salaries

0.663%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wellesley College paid a median of $112M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($267M) and a 0.663% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.63% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.46% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$40.9M

Instructional Salaries

322

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wellesley College paid a total of $40.9M to 322 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wellesley College were Service with 211 employees, Management with 86 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 84 employees.

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