Wellesley
We Are
the ones.
An Unparalleled Education
As one of the nation’s premier colleges, we are unparalleled in educating pathbreaking women in every arena: pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, business leaders, network news producers, and genre-defying artists.
As one of the nation’s premier colleges, we are unparalleled in educating pathbreaking women in every arena: pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, business leaders, network news producers, and genre-defying artists.
Academics
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50+ Departmental and interdepartmental majors to explore.
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97% Employed or accepted to graduate school in their chosen fields within the first six months after graduation.
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#1 Among liberal arts peers in research funding for faculty.
We are a community that hugs you back
150+ Passions and obsessions to pursue through student-run clubs and organizations.
Day in the life
"Wellesley made an impact on me that I’ll carry for my whole life."
Day in the Life
"My time here has given me many opportunities to explore my passions while cultivating interests in other fields."
150+ Passions and obsessions to pursue through student-run clubs and organizations.
"Wellesley made an impact on me that I’ll carry for my whole life."
"My time here has given me many opportunities to explore my passions while cultivating interests in other fields."
Wellesley Boston Cambridge
The best of both worlds. Wellesley’s stunningly beautiful 500-acre campus includes a new Science Complex with an observatory, sustainable labs, a makerspace, and botanic gardens, the nationally renowned Davis Museum, the Jewett Arts Center, and the Keohane Sports Center. And we’re just a short bus or train ride away from one of the most exciting cultural and academic hubs in the world.
We Open Doors
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We are one of the few colleges that offer need-blind admission.
We admit U.S. citizens and permanent residents based entirely on their qualifications, without regard to their financial situations. We make it financially possible for students to attend and thrive.
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100% Money shouldn’t be an obstacle to a world-class education. We meet 100% of calculated need for all admitted students.
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Our average financial aid award is $67,469. This is money that you do not have to repay.
Wellesley In the World
More than a college, Wellesley is a force for change in the world. Every day, we prove Wellesley’s founding radical idea: that educating women leads to progress for everyone.
Trailblazing journalists
Geneva Overholser ’70 and Melissa Ludtke ’73 share stories from their careers
40+ Last year students studied abroad or completed internships or fellowships in more than 40 countries.
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Trailblazing journalists
Geneva Overholser ’70 and Melissa Ludtke ’73 share stories from their careers
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40+ Last year students studied abroad or completed internships or fellowships in more than 40 countries.
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The Wagner Centers for Wellesley in the World
A hub and catalyst for research and global solutions, especially on critical issues related to women, democracy, and gender equity.
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Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute
Dedicated to solving global problems by training tomorrow's leaders.
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Wellesley Centers for Women
The premier women- and gender-focused research and action institute oriented around social change.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton Center
Empowering the next generation of civic leaders and citizens the world is waiting for.