Wellesley College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 8,714 applicants, 1,224 admitted (14.0%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1460–1560, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities.
• Important: Class rank, Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability.
• Considered: Standardized test scores, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Interview, Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,250 (tuition and fees $67,176; housing and food $21,024; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,250).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Wellesley College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 8,714 applicants, 1,224 admitted (14.0%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1460–1560, ACT 33–35.

What does Wellesley College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities. Important: Class rank, Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability. Considered: Standardized test scores, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Interview, Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Wellesley College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,250 (tuition and fees $67,176; housing and food $21,024; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,250).