Wellesley College Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wellesley College's waitlist acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at a mere 0.8%, with only 19 of the 2,389 offered a place ultimately being admitted. This marks a sharp decline from previous years; for instance, the Class of 2025 had a 2.3% acceptance rate, while the Class of 2024 featured a significantly higher 4.8%. The trend towards lower acceptance rates is notable, as the Class of 2027 saw only 1.7% of its 2,578 waitlisted candidates accepted. Historically, acceptance rates have varied considerably, with highs such as 7.2% for the Class of 2019, emphasizing increased competitiveness in recent application cycles.