The Common Data Set found under Institutional Data provides a wealth of information that is updated every academic year.
Here are some facts the data revealed about Wellesley College for the 2011/2012 academic year.
About Admissions
- 85% of students graduate within 4 years, and 91% graduate within 6 years of entering college.
- 16% of students placed on the waitlist get admitted.
- Wellesley does not use the essay component from the SAT or ACT standardized tests.
- Wellesley admits 11% of students who apply as transfer applicants.
About Academics
- The Student to Faculty ratio is 7:1.
- The average class size is 17 students per class.
| Major Category | % Degrees Awarded (2011) |
|---|---|
|
Social Sciences |
28.1% |
|
Area, Ethnic, and Gender Studies |
9.5% |
|
Biological/Life Sciences |
9.3% |
|
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
9.1% |
|
Psychology |
8.2% |
|
Visual and Performing Arts |
7.6% |
|
English |
7.2% |
|
Interdisciplinary Studies |
4.6% |
|
Physical Sciences |
4.4% |
|
History |
2.6% |
|
Mathematics and Statistics |
2.1% |
|
Natural Resources and Conservation |
2.0% |
|
Architecture |
1.7% |
|
Computer and Information Sciences |
1.7% |
|
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
1.7% |
|
Other |
0.3% |
- Wellesley students may participate in the Army and Air Force ROTC programs offered at M.I.T.
- In addition to traditional college residence halls, students have the option of living in apartments, co-ops, and themed houses on campus after their first year.
About Financial Aid
- Need-based scholarships and grants make up 95% of the average financial aid package.
- The average need-based loan was $3,145 in 2012.
- The average per-undergraduate-borrower cumulative principal borrowed for the Class of 2015 is estimated to on average to be $13,579.
- International students are also eligible to receive financial aid from Wellesley.