Wellesley
Acceptance rate
14
%ACT middle 50%
33
–35
Applications
8714
Undergraduates
2407
Overview
Wellesley College, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is a renowned private liberal arts college for women, founded in 1870. Known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to empowering women, Wellesley offers a diverse range of majors and interdisciplinary studies across the arts, sciences, and humanities. The college is distinguished by its beautiful 500-acre campus, vibrant student life, and strong alumnae network, which includes leaders in various fields. Wellesley emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and global citizenship, providing students with extensive research opportunities, study abroad programs, and access to resources through partnerships with neighboring institutions such as MIT and Babson College.
Admissions Information
Applications received
8714
Students admitted
1224
Acceptance rate
14
%Undergraduate enrollment
2407
Admissions data:
2024-25
·IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)
Test Scores
Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
730
770
SAT Math
730
790
ACT Composite
33
35
Students submitting SAT
43
%Test policy
Application Information
Regular deadline
8-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
3957
Admissions website
Characteristics
School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Women only
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
<2,500
Athletics
Intramural
Club
Division III
Competitiveness
Highly Competitive
