Wells College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	442
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	46%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Aurora, New York, Wells College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Wells College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Wells College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Wells College is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wells College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,450

Cost of attendance at Wells College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,450

Cost of attendance at Wells College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wells College received on average $27,321 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,321

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	74	61%	$4,988	$369,130
Other Federal Grant	110	91%	$4,936	$542,997
State Grant/Scholarships	72	60%	$2,668	$192,074
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	121	100%	$21,246	$2,570,792
Total Grant & Scholarships	121	100%	$27,321	$3,305,863

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wells College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wells College students is 55.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.7%.

55.0%

asian 100.0% 3 students
African American 50.0% 17 students
white 56.4% 44 students
unknown 66.7% 10 students
hispanic 56.2% 18 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball North Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball North Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wells College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wells College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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