Wellesley College

Outstanding education: Wellesley College is committed to ensuring that our excellent liberal arts curriculum is both intellectually and culturally broad to prepare our graduates for their lives after College. Wellesley offers more than 50 departmental and interdepartmental majors to approximately 2,300 students. The average class size is 17 to 20 students with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio.

Sponsored research: Wellesley prides itself on its commitment to supporting the teacher-scholar ideal, enabling our gifted faculty members to integrate their love of teaching and working closely with students with their pursuit of the advancement of knowledge through their world-class research.

Wellesley College has a long tradition of need-blind admission for u.s. citizens and permanent residents, making admission decisions without regard to a family's financial situation. Through its financial aid program, the College meets 100 percent of a student's demonstrated financial need. Resources dedicated to the financial aid program ensure that Wellesley is successful in recruiting and enrolling a strong and diverse student body with continued attention to issues of financing and affordability. Approximately 60% of the student body receives financial aid and Wellesley is widely recognized as one of the top 10 colleges in the country for students graduating with the least amount of debt.