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Acceptance Rate History
Wellesley College
MA · Current rate: 14%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.91% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 13.57% | 8,491 | 1,152 |
| 2021 | 16.18% | 7,663 | 1,240 |
| 2020 | 20.41% | 6,581 | 1,343 |
| 2019 | 21.56% | 6,395 | 1,379 |
| 2018 | 19.54% | 6,631 | 1,296 |
| 2017 | 22.08% | 5,666 | 1,251 |
| 2016 | 28.59% | 4,854 | 1,388 |
| 2015 | 29.85% | 4,623 | 1,380 |
| 2014 | 30.11% | 4,710 | 1,418 |
| 2013 | 29.11% | 4,765 | 1,387 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Wellesley College's acceptance rate has decreased from 29.1% in 2013 to 13.9% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2017.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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