Tuition (in-state)$66,000
Student : faculty7:1
Acceptance14%
Enrollment2,400
Walk score45
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Education
| Programs | Economics, political science, computer science, neuroscience, English |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 92% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,000 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 7:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 92%
Location and walk score
45/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Lake Waban loop
- Davis Museum
- Boston by commuter rail
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
- cross-registration at MIT
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$66,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareer Education; Signature Internships are alumnae-hosted and funded
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- Bain
- Deloitte
- Teach For America
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
82%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Education summer internship funding
- Wellesley Signature Internships
- Wellesley in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 38,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Hillary Clinton
- Madeleine Albright
- Nora Ephron
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | NEWMAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met · Deadline: Jan 8
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