Overview of Wells College

Wells College is a liberal arts university located in Aurora, New York. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduates degree programs for students to select from. Students are supported by a 9 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 470 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 36% Male/64% Female
• 98% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $30,900
• Books: $1,050
• Room and Board: $14,100
• Other Expenses: $800
• Total Cost: $46,750

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 87%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $31,363
  • Loans: $7,087

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Natural Resources and Conservation; and Social Sciences

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
• Transfer-out Rate: 32%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 58%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Volleyball
• Women’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Volleyball

Overview of Wells College Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Wells College Acceptance Rate: 79%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500/610
  • SAT Math: 510/620
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/28
  • ACT English: 21/30
  • ACT Math: 21/26
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Wells College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Wells College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Georgia State University, State University of New York at Fredonia, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of California, Merced, Liberty University, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Wells College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

California State University Long Beach, San Jose State University, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Hampton University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Wells College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of California, Davis, Texas Christian University, Temple University, Seton Hall University, University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University

Applying to Wells College

Application Deadline: March 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.wells.edu/admissions/applying-wells

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.wells.edu/admissions/applying-wells/first-year-students