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Wellesley College can be found in Wellesley, Massachusetts (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Wellesley College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Wellesley College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in science, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Wellesley College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 66% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 660 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Wellesley College centered around 650 to 730, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Wellesley College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Wellesley College are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,331 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Wellesley College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Wellesley College. The school offers students meal plans. Wellesley College student athletes compete in New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wellesley College
106 Central St
Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
General Phone: (781) 283-1000
Admissions Phone: (781) 283-2270
Financial Aid Phone: (781) 283-2360
http://www.wellesley.edu
Wellesley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 324 | economics, political science, English, international relations, history, French language, Spanish language, ancient civilizations, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 73 | psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Science | 65 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, astrophysics, geology |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 20 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Medicine | 20 | neuroscience |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | film studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Engineering | 1 | archeology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wellesley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 576 | 56 |
In 2005, Wellesley College had a total enrollment of 2,331 students (2,261 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 25% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 19% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15% |
| Foreign countries | 12% |
| California | 12% |
| New York | 10% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Wellesley College offers campus housing for 2,185 of its 2,261 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wellesley, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,347 | 1,463 | 34% | 605 | 41% |
| Women | 4,347 | 1,463 | 34% | 605 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (781) 283-2270
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,348 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,348 |
| Room and board | $ 9,682 |
| Room charge | $ 4,906 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,776 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Wellesley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (781) 283-2360
Wellesley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 54 | $119,672 | 50 | $119,397 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $85,662 | 32 | $85,633 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $68,108 | 34 | $66,180 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $82,278 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $60,015 | 28 | $59,224 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $96,915 | 153 | $86,865 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Studies
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wellesley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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