Wellesley College
Founded 1870
President Paula Johnson (President)
Fees USD 60,496
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Wellesley College is a private women’s liberal arts college founded in 1870 in Wellesley, Massachusetts, a member of the prestigious Seven Sisters consortium. Consistently ranked the #1 women’s college in the United States, Wellesley enrolls 2,500 students and has produced more female cabinet members, ambassadors, and heads of state than any other institution in the world. Notable alumnae include Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Nora Ephron, and Diane Sawyer. Wellesley has a unique cross-registration partnership with MIT.
Distinctive Features
- MIT Cross-Registration — Unique partnership allowing Wellesley students to take MIT courses
- Seven Sisters Consortium — Member of the most prestigious women’s college network
- Political Leadership — More female cabinet members and world leaders than any other institution
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health and research sciences with MIT collaboration
How to Apply
- Application: Common App (open to women and non-binary students) | Acceptance Rate: ~16% | Tuition: ~$60,496 | Meets 100% of need