Wells College

Aurora, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Wells College is a private institution established in 1868 with a rural setting located in Aurora. It is ranked 152 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $35,166. It practices a semester-based academic calendar. With 342 undergraduates, Wells College is a very small liberal arts institution in Aurora, New York.

#152 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Aurora, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1868
Selectivity Low
Size Small
342 Undergraduates
Website https://www.wells.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$50,512
Cost of Attendance
$20,259
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $35,166
Outstate Tuition Fee $35,166
Room and Board Fees $14,950
$27,086 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

68% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jun
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$31,460 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$24,638 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $50,512
91% Students with need received Financial Aid
16.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application December 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Henry Wells Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria Based on stellar academic credentials, demonstrated leadership skills, and overall excellence in the classroom
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $22,500
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
President's Scholarship
Total Worth $21,000
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

342 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
70% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
53% Students graduate within 6 years