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At the time of its founding, Wellesley College's campus was actually situated in Needham; however, in 1880 residents of West Needham voted to secede and in 1881 the area was chartered as a new town, Wellesley. Wellesley College was a leading center for women's study in the sciences.
Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and we are widely acknowledged as the top women's college in the world. We prepare students to realize their own highest ambitions and aspirations—and they do.
Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and we are widely acknowledged as the top women’s college in the world. Here we prepare students to realize their own highest ambitions and aspirations—and they do.
Wellesley College, located 12 west miles outside of Boston in Wellesley, Massachusetts, has a scenic campus encompassing a lake, woodlands, an arboretum and open meadows.
Find quick facts about Wellesley College including its mission, its motto, and its history and how these influence its outstanding academics, leadership, and alumnae.
Wellesley was founded on the radical idea that women have an equal right to the best education in the country. We still believe—in fact, we know from experience—that the boldest ideas, the brightest solutions, and the healthiest communities draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences.
Wellesley College, one of the most prestigious and highly respected institutions of higher education in the country and widely acknowledged as the nation's top college for women, provides its 2,300 students with opportunities that prepare them to realize their own highest ambitions and compete in any setting.
Visiting Wellesley provides a unique opportunity to view the vibrant, lively culture, the beautiful campus, and the world-leading community near Boston, Massachusetts.
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Wellesley College, one of the most prestigious and highly respected institutions of higher education in the country and widely acknowledged as the nation's top college for women, provides its 2,300 students with opportunities that prepare them to realize their own highest ambitions and compete in any setting.
