The mission of Wells is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through Wells's academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities, students learn and practice the ideals of the liberal arts. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | Rural: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 7% |
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At Wells College, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,481), and 79% receive loans ($6,755 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,000. Off campus it is around $9,000. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wells College is $17,043 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,671 people applied to Wells College. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (57.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 13.0% accepted (12.0% male and 13.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 64.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 76.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 47.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 51.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 59.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 800.952.9355 |
| Admissions Office Email | ssloan@wells.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Admissions Wells College 170 Main Street Aurora, NY 13026 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.wells.edu/admissions/l3_transfer_students.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wells.edu/admissions/default.asp (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://minerva.wells.edu/admiss-apply-to-wells/ |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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In order to be accepted to Wells College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 500 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 630 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 480 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 600 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 480 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 600 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 27 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 5 | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 10 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 2 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 2 | ||||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 11 | ||||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 3 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| History | 8 | ||||
| History, General | 8 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 2 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 2 | ||||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 4 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 15 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 7 | ||||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||||
| Social sciences | 14 | ||||
| Anthropology | 3 | ||||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||||
| Sociology | 7 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 12 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 5 | ||||
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