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Paying for Wellesley

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Wellesley actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Wellesley for families earning under $150,000 a year. Free tuition under $150k (starting fall 2026); meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students via grants and work-study, no loans

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Wellesley's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$2,859/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$3,184/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$7,396/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$12,969/yr after aid
$110k+$60,842/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$90,250
Tuition & fees$67,176
Room & board$21,024
Average net price$23,000
Students on aid72%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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