Wells College: Review & Facts
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Wells College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 360 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1868 and is the only institution located in Aurora, New York.Academic Offerings
Wells College will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
25
Wells College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Business, Management, Psychology, and Natural Resources and Environment. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Wells College is very low at 46% (way below New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
46%
Bad
The graduation rate at Wells College is below average: 56%. About 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Wells College is good -- 8:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is extremely high, $32,400 annually. The additional fees at Wells College beyond tuition are nearly $1,500, which comes to a total of $33,900 per year.Read the details about Wells College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
88%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,534 applications were submitted and 1,345 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wells College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$11,500
High
Wells College provides study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wells College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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F
Unsafe
Wells College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high: approximately $11,500 a year.Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wells College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime data, Wells College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Wells College Location and Address
Postal Address:Wells College
170 Main Street
Aurora, New York
13026-0500, USA
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