The mission of Wells is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through Wells's academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities, students learn and practice the ideals of the liberal arts. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Recommended), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
520
610
SAT Math
490
590
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
20
26
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$15,790
$16,780
$17,810
Books and supplies
$700
$700
$800
Room and board (on campus)
$7,280
$7,800
$8,100
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (315) 364-3289
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 96%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,953
State/Local Grants: $2,723
Institutional Grants: $8,213
Student Loans: $3,480
