Wellesley
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Wellesley
Overview
- Location: Wellesley, MA (13 miles west of Boston)
- Type: Private women's liberal arts college
- Founded: 1870
- Conference: NEWMAC (NCAA Division III)
- Seven Sisters: Yes (founding member)
- Gender policy: Admits women, trans women, and non-binary students
Admissions (Class of 2029)
- Total applicants: ~8,700 (second-largest in history)
- Overall acceptance rate: 13.7% (down from 14.1% for Class of 2028)
- ED acceptance rate: 29.8% (Class of 2028 data; 308 admitted from 1,033 ED applicants)
- RD acceptance rate: ~11.9% (Class of 2028)
- Early round: ED I (Nov 1) and ED II (Jan 5), both binding
- Class size: ~598 enrolled
- Yield rate: 49%
- Testing policy: Test-optional (5th consecutive year, since 2020)
Academic Profile
- SAT middle 50%: 1460-1560 (Math 730-790, EBRW 730-770)
- ACT middle 50%: 33-35
- Avg GPA (unweighted est.): ~3.9
- Top 10% of HS class: 90%
- First-generation: 20%
Demographics (2024-2025)
| Group |
Percentage |
| White |
35.1% |
| Asian |
22.8% |
| Hispanic |
13.9% |
| International |
13.5% |
| Black |
7.1% |
| Multiracial |
6.4% |
| Women |
100% |
Financial Aid / Net Cost by Income
| Income Bracket |
Net Cost |
| $0-$30,000 |
$5,695 |
| $30,001-$48,000 |
$634 |
| $48,001-$75,000 |
$15,511 |
| $75,001-$110,000 |
$24,314 |
| Over $110,000 |
$50,305 |
- Total cost of attendance: $92,260
- Average net cost: $21,501
- 100% of demonstrated need met
- 53% of first-years receive need-based aid
Athletics
- Division: NCAA DIII (NEWMAC)
- Varsity sports: 13
- Total athletes: ~266 (11.7% of student body)
- Sports: Basketball, crew, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball
Notable for Simulation
- Wellesley is significantly more selective than other top LACs in the sim (13.7% vs Amherst ~7%, Williams ~8%)
- High Asian representation (22.8%) compared to peer LACs
- Very high yield (49%) for a LAC, suggesting strong demonstrated interest
- ED boost is substantial (~2.2x overall rate)
- Notable anomaly in net cost: $30,001-$48,000 bracket is extremely low ($634)