First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 8, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wellesley.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 67 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 49 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 36 |
| Neuroscience | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 25 |
| Environmental Studies | 22 |
Show the other 40 majors
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Mathematics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 11 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| History | 9 |
| Architecture | 8 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 4 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Chemical Physics | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Comparative Literature | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
120 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
45.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,480 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Franklin W Olin College of Engineering2 mi
- Regis College4 mi
- Lasell University5 mi
- Brandeis University6 mi
- Framingham State University7 mi
- Boston College8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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