Ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States, all-female Wellesley College has a long-time tradition of educating women who make a difference in the world. Wellesley women excel in whatever academic field they choose, including traditional male bastions like economics and the sciences, graduating uniquely prepared to make meaningful personal and professional contributions to the real world and to be major leaders in it. The school is situated in Wellesley, a Boston suburb, and boasts a breathtakingly beautiful green campus with state-of-the-art facilities. Classes are small, and professors are dedicated to seeing their students thrive and succeed. Extensive undergraduate research opportunities give Wellesley graduates a head start when they go on to graduate and professional schools. The college’s most famous alumnae include former secretaries of state Madeleine Albright and Hillary Clinton, as well as political leader Soong May-ling and NASA astronaut Pamela Melroy. For more information about Wellesley College, see www.wellesley.edu/about.
International students are eligible for need-based financial aid, and for those admitted, Wellesley meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. However, admission for international students is need-sensitive and thus highly competitive for international citizens applying for aid. The average annual package for international students receiving financial aid is $55,000.
For detailed information about the application process for international students, see www.wellesley.edu/admission/esp/international.