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Wells College
Aurora,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate68%
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About Wells College
Wells College is a private, nonprofit college in the rural area of Aurora, New York. Wells College was founded in 1868 and enrolls 342 undergrads and no graduate students.
Wells College Acceptance Rate 2021
The acceptance rate at Wells College is 68%. In 2021, 2,173 students applied to Wells College and 1,485 were admitted.
| Wells College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 91% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Wells College is located in Aurora, New York, near Syracuse.
If you would like to see Wells College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Aurora, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ithaca-Tompkins Regional.
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College Info
Wells College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Mar 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wells College is Mar 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wells College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Wells College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Wells College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$51,212
In State$51,212
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$33,862
$33,862
Fees
$1,500
$1,500
Housing
$14,800
$14,800
Books
$1,050
$1,050
Student Life
Wondering what life at Wells College is like? There are approximately 342 students enrolled at Wells College. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 75% percent are from NY and 25% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time75%
In State25%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
342
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
68%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Mar 1
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