Wellesley College

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1188 United States of America #283

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Institution Info

Founded: 1870
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 2,474 students
Faculty: 1 177
Endowment: $2.3B
Website: https://www.wellesley.edu

About

Wellesley College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1870. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 2,474 students, an endowment of $2.3B, a member of Hidden Ivies and Women's Colleges in the United States.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1188 · Ranked	74,63

Research Output via OpenAlex

274

h-index

524,417

Citations

11,913

Publications

6,219

i10-index

2,29

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Hidden Ivies Women's Colleges in the United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wellesley College's global ranking?

Wellesley College is ranked #1,188 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #283 position.

When was Wellesley College founded?

Wellesley College was founded in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Wellesley College?

Wellesley College has a student body of approximately 2,474 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 2:1.

What is Wellesley College's research output?

Wellesley College has produced 11,913 research publications with 524,417 total citations and an h-index of 274, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Wellesley College's endowment?

Wellesley College has an endowment of approximately $2.3B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.