Wellesley College
- 4 Year
- WELLESLEY, MA
Women's College
Wellesley College Reviews
Rating 3.77 out of 5 624 reviews
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So far, Wellesley has been an incredible place. The professors I have had are both highly intelligent academics and great teachers, as well as interesting people, which is certainly a plus! While social life can be cliquey at times, there are plenty of places for you to meet people in your residence hall, in classes, and in clubs. I've bonded with people during random moments over almost anything. Students here are very academically committed and driven, but also find great ways to have fun, like having movie nights in dorm common rooms, going out to study or eat meals in Boston and Cambridge, or using study breaks to chat about life. We also have good dining hall food (my personal favorite dining hall out of our four is Bates Hall). Wellesley's location is also fantastic-- we have all the comforts of being in a quiet suburb while still having access to Boston and Cambridge if you want to experience the livelihood and vibrance of nearby cities! I feel so grateful to attend Wellesley.
I’m very happy with my choice in attending Wellesley. It’s a secluded community from Boston/Cambridge, with beautiful scenery and even better people. Professors, faculty, students, staff facilitate support and learning. Extracurricular organizations are very strong and committed. It’s easy to commute and connect with other schools, not surprisingly, MIT chiefly.
My time at Wellesley has been great so far! The community is small but diverse and I've found it easy to make friends and find a supportive network. My classes have all been engaging, and my professors are generally supportive and responsive. While there are always going to be difficulties in navigating college, I think Wellesley is a great place that's constantly growing and pushing me to grow too.
Having just completed my first year at Wellesley College, I have lots of opinions about the college, its classes, and campus culture, both positive and negative. Like many other students, I struggled a bit with the transition between high school and college, especially coming from a far away state where I was more than 4,000 miles from home. However, Wellesley's campus culture is friendly, so much so that it was easy to find friends once I began searching for them. One negative about campus culture however, is that it is synonomous. What I mean by this is that Wellesley's students are often on the same end of the political spectrum, which isn't bad, but it pushes for a "radical" political agenda where if one speaks unorthodox beliefs, then that person is committing social suicide. More often than not, I have seen students struggle to speak up about their own beliefs for fear of being exiled and unfriended.
Professors are great, classes are small (never had a class over 30 people, some classes less than 15.)
Research opportunities in STEM are very good, there’s a variety of interesting (but small) labs on campus with very supportive PIs whose main priority is helping you grow as a researcher.
The connection with MIT is great- I know students who do research and take classes there, I have not done this yet but hope too (it can be hard to schedule)
People are very kind, generally accepting of all backgrounds but not all viewpoints.
So far, my one year here has been great. The people and academics are really what make Wellesley special to me, and the beautiful campus is a huge bonus. Doesn’t make sense to me why the campus isn’t rated higher.
My main complaint is cost. Wellesley is too expensive, but most top schools are the same. I think it is worth it even though I have to take out some loans, but I hope this changes in the future. Meal plan is also crazy expensive for what it is.
Research opportunities in STEM are very good, there’s a variety of interesting (but small) labs on campus with very supportive PIs whose main priority is helping you grow as a researcher.
The connection with MIT is great- I know students who do research and take classes there, I have not done this yet but hope too (it can be hard to schedule)
People are very kind, generally accepting of all backgrounds but not all viewpoints.
So far, my one year here has been great. The people and academics are really what make Wellesley special to me, and the beautiful campus is a huge bonus. Doesn’t make sense to me why the campus isn’t rated higher.
My main complaint is cost. Wellesley is too expensive, but most top schools are the same. I think it is worth it even though I have to take out some loans, but I hope this changes in the future. Meal plan is also crazy expensive for what it is.
Wellesley is unique for its close-knit, mindful student body that emphasizes respect and community. The student body commits to treating each other with dignity and supporting each other, so living and learning on campus feels and welcoming. The faculty is amazing, they are all very accomplished and often very attentive. Classes are small and engaging, and you get to customize your course schedule to what feels right for you. Exploration is encouraged! The campus is absolutely gorgeous, even though the surrounding town doesn't have much to do, a shuttle can take you into Boston or Cambridge within an hour every hour. Social life is often confined to the dorms, and on campus organizations, there isn't a big party culture on the campus itself.
I have had a wonderful time at Wellesley so far! The professors are supportive and incredibly talented in their fields. They take the time to connect with each student. Classmates are also really friendly. Though academically rigorous, campus culture is not cutthroat and most people are supportive.
Everything I wanted from a college as an educational institution Wellesley delivers. Beautiful campus as a huge bonus.
I loved Wellesley but it's not a school that's for everyone. It was a time for me to self-actualize into the person I was going to become and I'm not sure if that would've happened if I hadn't attended Wellesley. It was some of the toughest, most rewarding and empowering four years that I had in my life. I love how the small liberal arts college feel --> I love how small the classes are, how professors are so welcoming and while the journey for finding your people was hard, you will be able to do it, if you stick it out for long enough. It challenged me to go outside of my shell, both socially and academically.
Wellesley is an inclusive, accepting environment that allows students to reach their fullest capabilities without the pressing fear of failure
Wellesley is such an open and accepting environment, and honestly the happiest I have been in all of my academic life. Though the classes can be difficult and challenging, the staff and students are more than willing to help you get to your highest potential, and I truly feel supported here.
Wonderful campus, faculty members who care about their students, rigorous curriculum, talented peers, and robust extracurricular and professional opportunities.
Wouldn't ask for a better college experience! Everyone here is so connected, you'll really find your people.
I love the feel of the campus and how current students are very welcoming. I heard Wellesley has the strongest alumnae network in the world; alumnae are eager to help out the current students. This makes it easier for students to receive opportunities in various ways. Wellesley College is also prestigious and the academics are rigorous and challenging.
Wellesley College is a great school! It is a different experience for everyone, but it will be a good experience.
The campus is absolutely breathtaking and it is like a nice refuge from the stress and noise of the city, but you can still get to Boston easily when you are feeling daring and adventurous. Everyone is super friendly and willing to help each other out (professors included), but they do take their academics quite seriously.
love the profs, love the people! a great time all around. boston is an hr away by bus, super accessible :)
The campus is very beautiful and safe. It is also relatively quiet but if you want to visit Boston, it is also not hard to get there! Students here are very serious about their academics, but it is a very supportive community. Everyone is willing to help each other here.
Attending Wellesley was one of the best decisions I've made. Professors were extremely caring and nurturing, I was able to grow as a student and as a person and we had a major city right at our doorstep. Wellesley challenged me to think critically but gave me the space to learn my method of doing so. Most importantly though, attending Wellesley gave me a life long community of strong women who continue to support me personally and professionally. I cant speak more highly of my experience.
There was no online learning available when I attended the college. There wasn't that option because the majority of students live on campus