Wells College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Wells College is a private university in Aurora, New York, enrolling about 355 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 69.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,094 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,166
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,921 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.65% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 355 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.88%
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 1,532

Wells College: what the data shows

Common questions about Wells College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Wells College?

Wells College is located in Aurora, NY (ZIP 13026-0500).

Is Wells College public or private?

Wells College is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Wells College cost?

Published tuition: $35,166.

Average net price after aid: $22,921.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $140,664.

How hard is it to get into Wells College?

Admission rate: 69.65%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Wells College?

Total enrollment: 355 students.

What is the graduation rate at Wells College?

150%-time completion rate: 40.88%.

What do graduates of Wells College earn?

Median earnings: $35,648 six years after entry; $51,094 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.

46.78% of students receive Pell grants.

Is Wells College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.65%; completion rate 40.88%; median earnings $51,094 at 10 years; net price $22,921. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$35,166
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wells College was $35,166.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,921
2024 Value

In 2024 Wells College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,921.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$91,684 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,921 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$140,664 4-Year Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Wells College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wells College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wells College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

69.65% Acceptance Rate

1,532 Total Applicants

1,067 Students Admitted

129 First-Time Students Enrolled

12.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Wells College reported total enrollment of about 355 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. About 46.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wells College in 2024 is 355 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

37.96% 100% Completion Time

40.88% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37.96% of students graduating from Wells College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Wells College.

Return on Investment

$26,000 Median Student Debt

$51,094 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

50.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

457.28% Return on Investment

5.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Wells College.

Top Programs by Completions

Program completion data is not available for this institution.

Most popular programs at Wells College.

Employment Outcomes

$35,648 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$45,975 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$51,094 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for Wells College graduates.

About

Wells College is a private non-profit institution located in Aurora, NY. Enrollment is approximately 355 students. The admission rate is 69.65%. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.88%. Approximately 46.78% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Aurora, NY 13026-0500

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Wells College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wells College located?

Wells College is located in Aurora, NY.

What is Wells College's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Wells College is 69.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,532 applicants and 1,067 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Wells College cost?

Reported tuition is $35,166 and average net price is $22,921 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Wells College?

Wells College reports total enrollment of about 355 students in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Wells College earn?

Median earnings are $35,648 six years after entry and $51,094 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Wells College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 40.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Wells College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.

Is Wells College public or private?

Wells College is a private nonprofit institution located in Aurora, NY.

Is Wells College an HBCU?

No. Wells College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Wells College a tribal college?

No. Wells College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Wells College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Wells College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.