Overall Wellesley College Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1290 - 1490
- ACT Scores: 27 - 33
How Hard Is It to Get into Wellesley College
Applicant Selectivity: Moderately Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Wellesley is considered moderately selective. Many accepted applicants score in the mid-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Wellesley College Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in MA
Nearby College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | 37% |
| Eastern Nazarene College | 61% |
| Gordon College | 93% |
| Hampshire College | 70% |
| Harvard University | 6% |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 73% |
| Mount Holyoke College | 50% |
| Stonehill College | 75% |
| Wheaton College (MA) | 65% |
| Williams College | 18% |
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
Prospective students can apply using the Common Application or the Coalition Application. A Common Application essay and a Wellesley Writing Supplement must be submitted with the application.
Students must request two teacher evaluations, a Secondary School Report, an official transcript, and a midyear report from their high school. The following coursework should be completed:
- Training in clear and coherent writing and interpreting literature
- History
- Training in principles of Mathematics, four years
- Competence in at least one ancient or modern foreign language, four years
- Experience in at least two laboratory sciences
Applicants must send scores for either the SAT or the ACT with Writing. It is recommended that students interview with the admissions office.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 4623 | 0% | 100% |
| Admitted: | 30 | 0% | 30% |
| Enrolled: | 43 | 0% | 43% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 640 - 740 |
| Math | 650 - 750 |
| Total Score: | 1290 - 1490 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 31 - 34 |
| Math | 27 - 32 |
| Composite Score: | 27 - 33 |
