
Wellesley College's overall acceptance rate has shown a gradual decline, dropping from 21.56% in the application year 2019 to 14.05% for 2024. This year's applicant pool saw 8,714 candidates, with 1,224 admitted. Early Action (EA) applicants enjoyed a higher acceptance rate of 29.82%, in contrast to the Regular Decision (RD) rate of 11.93%. In comparison, in 2021, the early acceptance rate was significantly higher at 40.1%, indicating increased competitiveness in recent years.