This Is The Place

Wellesley Presents

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I.

Wellesley’s
Transformative
effect

As the premier college for women, Wellesley transforms the lives of its gifted students.

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Victoria Udom ’13Analyst, J.P. Morgan

7:1student-to-faculty ratio

At 7:1, Wellesley has one of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios in the country—meaning professors know their students, mentor them, and advocate for their future.

15Languages

Wellesley offers 15 languages, more than any other liberal arts college.

Top 10in ethnic diversity on campus

According to U.S. News & World Report, Wellesley tops the list in ethnic diversity.

50%of all students study abroad

In 2014, Wellesley funded more than 300 student internships in 32 countries, and more than 50% of all students study abroad.

87%of alumnae valuE their college friendshipS

87% of alumnae who graduated in the last 15 years call their college friendships “very important” or “essential.”

78%of students with leadership positions

78% of Wellesley students hold at least 1 leadership position during their time on campus.

II.

Wellesley Alumnae Make A Difference

Wellesley students go on to create positive change that has a lasting effect on the world.

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Michelle Caruso-Cabrera ’91Chief International Correspondent, CNBC

85%

of Wellesley students pursue

advanced degrees

85% of Wellesley students go on to pursue advanced degrees within 10 years of graduation, often at top-ranked programs and with full funding.

1rank in earning Ph.D.s

Wellesley ranks first among liberal arts colleges in the number of women graduates who earn Ph.D.s in science and engineering.

60%of alumnae leading at senior levels

Within 20 years of graduation, 60% of Wellesley alumnae report leading at senior levels; 50% make their difference in the world serving in government, NGOs, and other public agencies.

1 in 4ALUMNAE starts her own COMPANY

1 in 4 respondents to Wellesley's 2014 Leadership Study reported starting her own company.