About Wells College
Wells College is a private liberal arts college in Aurora, New York. The college has cross-enrollment with Cornell University and Ithaca College. It is considered to be Cornell University's sister school.
Wells College is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. It is about an hour from Syracuse and Rochester and a half-hour drive from both Ithaca and Auburn. It is within the Aurora Village–Wells College Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
After 136 years as a women's college, Wells announced on October 2, 2004 that it would become a co-educational institution in 2005. Students protested on campus against the change. Some parents of students also became involved in the protests. Some of the students said that their protests were patterned after ones at Mills College in the early 1990s. A website called Wells for Women was established to organize support. After the college's decision to adopt coeducation was approved by its board, students filed a lawsuit, which the courts rejected. The college adopted coeducation in 2005.
Classes at Wells are taught seminar-style by professors. Eighty-three percent of Wells faculty have doctoral degrees.
In 2016, U.S. News ranked Wells at 174 (tied) among liberal arts colleges nationally.
Wells College is strengthening its off-campus study programs (most notably in Florence, Italy.) It has created centers in sustainability, business and entrepreneurship, and book arts. Undergraduate students are required to participate in at least two off-campus internships during their time at Wells.
Tuition Fees & Application Fees
Admission Requirements
| Rank | GRE | GMAT | TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo | GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1270 | Not required | Not required | 80 | 6.5 | Not accepted | 3.3 |
Popular Courses
- Computer Science and Information Technology programs
- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics-related programs
- Engineering and technology-focused programs
- Business, Management and MBA-related programs
- Program availability depends on intake, eligibility and university rules
Documents Required
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport copy
- English proficiency score if required
- Statement of Purpose or motivation letter
- Letters of Recommendation if required
- Resume / CV
- Financial documents for admission and visa process
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