Wellesley College
Location: Wellesley, MA (suburban, large town)
Size: 2,461 students
Avg percent need-met: 100%
Acceptance rate: 16%
Middle 50% ACT: 31-35 **Test Optional through 2023**
Middle 50% SAT: 1410-1530 **Test Optional through 2023**
Wellesley is a rigorous women’s-only college and one of the most selective liberal arts schools. As a part of a larger consortium, students have the opportunity to take classes at MIT, Brandeis, Babson, and Olin. Professors are vibrant, with high expectations, but students are taken care of and are part of an amazing community. It can be intense and stressful at times, but it’s a supportive and engaging space. They boast amazing financial aid and study abroad opportunities as well.
Popular majors / known for: Economics, biology, psychology, computer science
Academic approach: Liberal arts
Fun fact / campus tradition: Flower Sunday is celebrated in early September to commemorate sisterhood and the new school year. First-year students are paired with a "big sister" who brings flowers and accompanies their "little" to the celebrations.
What sets Wellesley apart
Focus on STEM & women leaders in STEM
Wellesley CS majors have the option of taking courses at MIT
Many community service and outreach programs centered around computer science and technology, like RoboGals, a robotics program for girls run by Wellesley students
The HCI Lab develops new user interfaces for humans to interact with technology; features many touchscreens and a Microsoft Hololens for developing virtual reality applications
49% students of color
Need-blind admissions
Internship stipends are available for about 300 students a year
Application Details
RD deadline: January 8th
Early Action deadline: N/A
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $50
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Not considered
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