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Wells College
Wells College
AURORA, NY . 4 Year 3.3
#2947 in Best Colleges in America
170 MAIN ST AURORA, NY 13026

Overview

Wells College is a private liberal arts college in Aurora, New York, offering a personalized and immersive educational experience. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, Wells fosters critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. The college provides diverse academic programs in the humanities, sciences, and professional fields, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world application. Students benefit from internships, study-abroad opportunities, and strong community engagement. Wells College’s scenic campus on Cayuga Lake creates a supportive and inspiring environment. Committed to academic excellence and social responsibility, Wells prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world.

Rankings

  • #185 in Best Colleges in New York

  • 2947

    #2947 in Best Colleges in America

  • #185 in Best Colleges in New York

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • CValue
  • ADiversity
  • C Campus
  • CAthletics
  • CParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • CLocation
  • C+Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • C Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Psychology
    13 Graduates
  • Business
    10 Graduates
  • Biology
    7 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    7 Graduates
  • History
    6 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    6 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    6 Graduates
  • Sociology
    5 Graduates
  • Sustainability Studies
    4 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    2 Graduates

Admissions

  • March 1
    Application Deadline
  • 68%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,321
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    55%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    335 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    7
  • Undergrads Over 25
    2%
  • Pell Grant
    61%
  • Varsity Athletes
    43%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    North Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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