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  • WELLESLEY, MA
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Wellesley College
#2 in Best Women's Colleges in America
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  • 4 Year
  • WELLESLEY, MA
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    Wellesley College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Wellesley?

    Wellesley admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 14%. Students that get into Wellesley have an average SAT score between 1430-1550 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Wellesley is January 8. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Wellesley early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    14%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    45%
    Total Applicants
    8,491
    SAT Range
    1430-1550
    SAT Reading
    720-770
    SAT Math
    710-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    38%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    34-35
    ACT Math
    29-34
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    20%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 8
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    wellesley.edu/admission/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Considered but not required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    89%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 9 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 9 responses
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