Wellesley College
- Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts
- Setting: Suburban
- Affiliation: Independent
- Founded: 1870
Points of Pride
Wellesley's motto is "Not to be ministered unto but to minister." Smart, serious women choose Wellesley because the college believes in making a difference; disciplined thinking; pragmatic leadership; valuing diversity; and service.
History
Wellesley College was founded in 1870 by Henry and Pauline Durant, who were passionate about the higher education of women. Wellesley’s first president, Ada Howard, and nearly all of the College’s early educators and administrators were women.
Location & Contact
Wellesley College
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 2481
United States
Office of Admissions
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Pre-Professional and Certificate Programs
Areas of Study
- Africana Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Studio
- Asian/Middle Eastern Studies
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Languages and Literature
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Film Studies
- French
- Geology
- German
- Global Studies/International Relations
- History
- Human Rights/Social Justice
- Italian
- Jewish Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Medieval Studies
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science/Government
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theater
- Women's/Gender Studies
Athletics
Basketball
Cross Country/Track and Field
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing/Crew
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming/Diving
Tennis
Volleyball