Wells College

#2087 / #609
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#880
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college in Aurora, New York

About Wells College

According to Wikipedia, Wells College is a private liberal arts college in Aurora, New York. The college has cross-enrollment with Cornell University and Ithaca College. For much of its history it was a women's college. Wells College is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. It is within the Aurora Village–Wells College Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wells College's Online Degrees

Wells College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
2,16768%55%

How Much Does Wells College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$32,450
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$16,040
30K - 48K$15,647
48K - 75K$18,786
75K - 110K$23,188
110K+$27,415

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Wells College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Wells College, then you can expect to earn an average of $39,200 per year.

Wells College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
329329

Where is Wells College?

Wells College is located at 170 Main Street, Aurora NY 13026-0500

What Is Wells College Known For?

Wells College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Wells College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Wells College's Most Influential Alumni?

Wells College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Communications, and Sociology. Here are some of Wells College's most famous alumni:

Laura Nader
An American anthropologist.
Kati Marton
Kati Marton
An American writer.
Pleasant Rowland
An American philanthropist.
Mary Beckerle
An American biologist and businessperson, CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and corporate director at Johnson and Johnson.
Edith Kinney Gaylord
An American journalist.
Frances Cleveland
A First Lady of the United States .
Helen Barolini
Helen Barolini
An American writer.
Faith Whittlesey
A U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland.
Grace Carew Sheldon
An American journalist, author, newspaper editor .
Ann Pfau
An American judge.
Mildred Walker
An American writer .
Charlotte Porter
Charlotte Porter
An American poet, translator, and literary critic.

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