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Wellesley College

Also known as: Wellesley, WC

Private Nonprofit school in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States of America

Founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant as a female seminary, Wellesley College opened its doors to its first class of students in 1875 and has grown to enroll approximately 2,500 undergraduates. Accredited by NECHE and a member of the Seven Sisters, the 500‑acre suburban campus is noted for its Georgian and Gothic architecture, the Davis Museum, and an extensive botanic garden designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. With a student‑faculty ratio of 7:1, Wellesley offers 56 departmental majors and robust global study programs, and is renowned for producing leaders such as Hillary Rodham Clinton and Madeleine Albright. Wellesley consistently ranks among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.

women’s liberal arts college

test-optional

selective

top-ranked

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Wellesley College will continue its test‑optional admissions policy for entering classes through fall 2026; applicants may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, which will be considered if provided, but score submission is neither required nor disadvantageous, and can complement a holistic review process.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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