CAMPUS · WELLESLEY, MA · PRIVATE

Wellesley College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Wellesley enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$19,920
Total Cost of Attendance	$86,290

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$2,546	$10,184
$30-48k	$2,836	$11,344
$48-75k	$6,587	$26,348
$75-110k	$11,551	$46,204
$110k+	$54,188	$216,752

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Wellesley College

21.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$10,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Wellesley College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$84,803

Median Earnings (10yr)

$10,000

Median Debt

8.5x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Wellesley College — 8.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Wellesley College True Cost by Family Income

21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Wellesley enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$2,546	$10,184
$30-48k	$2,836	$11,344
$48-75k	$6,587	$26,348
$75-110k	$11,551	$46,204
$110k+	$54,188	$216,752

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$19,920
Total Cost of Attendance	$86,290

Financial Aid & Student Debt

21.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$10,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$65,961

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Wellesley College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Wellesley College actually cost per year?

Wellesley College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $86,290/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $15,542/yr, a 82% discount off sticker price.

Does Wellesley College offer good financial aid?

21% of Wellesley College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Wellesley College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Wellesley College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Wellesley College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $2,546/yr at Wellesley College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $54,188/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Wellesley College worth the cost?

Wellesley College graduates earn a median of $84,803 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $345,160 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.