Wellesley College

    Wellesley, MA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1460–1560
    Median ~1510
    Acceptance rate
    14%
    Enrollment
    2,300
    ACT middle 50%
    33–35

    How Wellesley College compares

    • The ~1510 SAT midpoint ranks #9 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 11 in MA.
    • Its 14% acceptance rate is more selective than 92% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 740 Reading and Writing and 740 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($84,803) are $21,737 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #9 of 197
    SAT rank in MA
    #1 of 11
    More selective than
    92% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$21,737

    What the numbers say about Wellesley College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 100 points, from 1460 to 1560. A planning score near or above 1600 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 740 Reading and Writing and 740 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 14% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 92% completion rate and $84,803 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1510 SAT scorePlan for a 1600Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $67,176
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $67,176
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $84,803
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    92%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1460 and 1560. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1600 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1560 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1510 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1460 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1560

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1460–1550

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1460

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Wellesley College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA1440–154016%
    Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT1450–155011%
    Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA1430–154014%
    Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME1470–15507%
    Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN1450–156020%
    University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA1450–155010%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Wellesley College?

    Wellesley College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1460–1560, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1600 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Wellesley College's acceptance rate?

    Wellesley College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 14%.

    How much does it cost to attend Wellesley College?

    Published tuition is approximately $67,176 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Wellesley College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Wellesley College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.wellesley.edu