by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Wellesley College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Wellesley College stood at $67,176 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $296; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 |
| Total | $67,176 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Wellesley College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Wellesley College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Wellesley College runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Wellesley College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Wellesley College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,424 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,584 |
| One Year Ago | $64,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,880 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Wellesley has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $70,198 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.41%, which puts the figure next year near $69,468.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,468 |
| In 2 Years | $71,838 |
| In 3 Years | $74,289 |
| In 4 Years | $76,824 |
| In 5 Years | $79,445 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $292,419.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Wellesley College, see the Wellesley College Financial Aid page.
