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

    What is the acceptance rate for Wellesley?

    Wellesley admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 20%. Students that get into Wellesley have an average SAT score between 1350-1520 or an average ACT score of 31-34. 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
    20%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    45%
    Total Applicants
    6,581
    SAT Range
    1350-1520
    SAT Reading
    680-750
    SAT Math
    670-770
    Students Submitting SAT
    64%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    33-35
    ACT Math
    28-33
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    37%

    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?utm_source=niche&utm_medium=web
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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