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The mission of Wells is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through Wells's academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities, students learn and practice the ideals of the liberal arts. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$50

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	2,214	622	1,592
Percent admitted	60%	58%	60%
Percent admitted who enrolled	12%	15%	11%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA		X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)		X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	143	88%
ACT	52	32%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	480	600
SAT Math	470	590
SAT Writing	460	560
ACT Composite	21	26
ACT English	21	25
ACT Math	18	25
ACT Writing	6	8

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$32,180	$33,410	$34,700	$35,900	3.5%
Books and supplies	$800	$800	$800	$800	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$11,000	$11,440	$11,900	$12,300	3.4%
Other	$800	$800	$800	$800	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$10,000	$12,860	$12,900	$14,500	12.4%
Other	$800	$800	$800	$800	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$2,600	$2,600	$2,600	$800	-69.2%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$44,780	$46,450	$48,200	$49,800	3.3%
Off Campus	$43,780	$47,870	$49,200	$52,000	5.7%
Off Campus with Family	$35,580	$36,810	$38,100	$37,500	-1.6%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (315) 364-3289

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	197	100%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	197	100%	$5,508,788	$27,963
Federal grants	112	57%	$553,775	$4,944
Pell grants	111	56%	$496,825	$4,476
Other federal grants	66	34%	$56,950	$863
State/local government grant or scholarships	115	58%	$306,127	$2,662
Institutional grants or scholarships	197	100%	$4,648,886	$23,598
Student loan aid	167	85%	$1,507,636	$9,028
Federal student loans	166	84%	$1,096,244	$6,604
Other student loans	39	20%	$411,392	$10,549

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	518	97%	$17,473,203	$33,732
Pell grants	258	48%	$1,151,535	$4,463
Federal student loans	438	82%	$3,289,891	$7,511

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