Wellesley College Wellesley Massachusetts

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
$33,072
$34,994
$36,640
$38,062
3.9%
Books and supplies
$800
$800
$800
$800
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$10,216
$10,826
$11,336
$11,786
4.0%
Other
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
0.0%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$3,230
$3,410
$1,800
$1,800
0.0%
Other
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
$1,250
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,150
$3,320
$3,050
$3,050
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$45,338
$47,870
$50,026
$51,898
3.7%
Off Campus
$38,352
$40,454
$40,490
$41,912
3.5%
Off Campus with Family
$37,022
$39,114
$40,490
$41,912
3.5%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
4,156
0
4,156
Percent admitted
35%
–
35%
Percent admitted who enrolled
40%
–
40%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
 
X
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Recommendations
X
 
Formal demonstration of competencies
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
 
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
501
85%
ACT
221
38%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
640
740
SAT Math
640
730
SAT Writing
650
740
ACT Composite
29
32

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutionsof Higher Education
12/1/1929 –
Accredited