Wellesley College
Common Data Set 2025-26
Acceptance Rate
14.8%
Applications
8,506
Admitted
1,258
Enrolled
576
SAT Composite
1460-1540
SAT Math
720-790
SAT Reading
730-760
ACT Composite
33-35
How the class gets assembled.
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 1,023 | 301 | 29% | 301 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 7,483 | 957 | 13% | 275 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
51% joined after being offered a spot. 5% of students who joined were admitted. 26% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 2,214 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 1,121 |
| Admitted from wait list | 59 |
| Joined after being offered | 51% |
| Admitted after joining | 5% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.