Wellesley College admissions
Wellesley, MA
Wellesley College acceptance rate
14.0%
1,224 of 8,714 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Wellesley College is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 48% of admitted students enrolled (583 of 1,224).
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Common questions about Wellesley College
What is the acceptance rate at Wellesley College?
Wellesley College admitted 14.0% of applicants (1,224 of 8,714) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Wellesley College?
583 of the 1,224 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 48%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Wellesley College?
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