Wellesley College Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
99%
Female Students
16%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wellesley College has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
37.6%(788)
Hispanic
17.0%(357)
African American
8.7%(182)
Asian
26.2%(549)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
8.2%(172)
Unknown
1.8%(38)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment2,447
International Students16%

Cultural Engagement

Wellesley College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Wellesley College has a gender distribution of 99% female students and 1% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
1.4%(35)
Women
98.6%(2,412)

Gender Statistics

Men35

1% of total enrollment

Women2,412

99% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wellesley College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wellesley College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 11% in-state residents, 73% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
11.4%(67)
Out-of-State
72.7%(426)
International
15.9%(93)

Regional Representation

In-State67

11% of student body

Out-of-State426

73% of student body

International93

16% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

99%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age