Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States, Wellesley College has a long-time tradition of educating women who make a difference in the world. Living and learning on a campus full of self-directed, intellectually curious women helps students develop the skills needed to succeed in all professional fields, including those traditionally dominated by men. Every resource of the College is devoted to undergraduate women. Smart, motivated women choose Wellesley because it offers one of the best liberal arts learning environments. They graduate uniquely prepared to make meaningful personal and professional contributions to the "real world" and to be major leaders in it. On Wellesley's lush 500-acre campus, 2,300 student enjoy the best of both worlds: first-rate instruction in a breath-taking setting and easy access to Boston and Cambridge academic, medical, cultural, and historic hub of the Northeast.
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106 Central St.
Wellesley, MA 02481
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Davis Museum and Cultural Center
Clapp Library and Knapp Media Center
Science Center
Lake Waban
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston Public Garden/Boston Commons
Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Symphony Hall
Shopping and people watching on Newbury Street
Fall foliage, skiing, and hiking can be enjoyed in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont which are one to three hours away. Providence, RI is only a 45 minute train ride from campus.
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Early Decision — November 1
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
East Asian Studies.
French Studies.
German Studies.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
Italian Studies.
Japanese Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Russian Studies.
South Asian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Computer Software and Media Applications.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
American Literature (United States).
Children's and Adolescent Literature.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
General Literature.
Literature, Other.
Literature.
Writing, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Arabic Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Hebrew Language and Literature.
Hindi Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Korean Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Linguistics.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Portuguese Language and Literature.
Russian Language and Literature.
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Urdu Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
Pre-Veterinary Studies.
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HISTORY.
American History (United States).
European History.
History, General.
History, Other.
History.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Art.
Music.
Theatre/Theater.
Writing.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
Mathematics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biopsychology.
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
Cognitive Science.
Human Computer Interaction.
International/Global Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Science, Technology and Society.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Philosophy, Other.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other.
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
Physics.
Planetary Astronomy and Science.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics.
Developmental and Child Psychology.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Physical and Biological Anthropology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music, General.
Music.
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
Academic opportunities extend beyond the classroom: The school’s reputation and alumnae network “open so many doors for you in the future,” and students can “take part from the moment [they] accept the enrollment offer, and for as long afterwards as [they] wish.” Wellesley works to create an environment “where students can naturally progress through leadership positions on campus, whether that be through research, residential life, or student-run organizations.” There are also “vast opportunities [for] study abroad programs in so many locations.”
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
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