Wells is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes resort region. The college was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, who also founded the American Express and Wells Fargo companies. By offering small classes, career connections through internships, and abundant opportunities for involvement in campus life, Wells represents the best in the American liberal arts education tradition that prepares students for leadership in their chosen fields.

Wells actively supports a campus community that brings together students and faculty from a wide variety of backgrounds who have a desire to share ideas, cultural perspectives, and create an inclusive community. Wells has a number of nationally recognized study abroad programs that have contributed to a strong international focus in the curriculum. You will find most majors at the college include a global perspective. 

Wells is one of only four New York State private colleges and universities named among the nation’s top liberal arts schools that offer quality education at an affordable price in the 2005 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges. Wells also scored national rankings in the 2005 edition of the Princeton Review’s The 357 Best Colleges. The college was named #15 in the nation for being best at encouraging class discussion and #20 on the list of most beautiful campuses. 

Students applying from outside of the United States follow the same procedures and timetables as candidates applying from within the United States. However, there are a few variations. Students applying from outside the United States must also submit the following: 

TOEFL Examination Results
Wells requires a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL and 79 or higher on the Internet based TOEFL. Please note the college does not offer an English as a Second Language (ESL) program or any other English-intensive language programs. However, students may enroll in the ESL summer program at nearby Cornell University prior to entering Wells. For more information, please visit www.cornell.edu 

Financial Aid Documents
International students seeking financial aid must demonstrate such need through the submission of the International Student Certification of Finances. 

An admission review will begin only after the following items are on file in the Wells admissions office: 

1. $40 application fee.
2. Completed application and personal essay.
3. Official school report and transcripts or records of academic achievement in secondary school.
4. A letter of recommendation from your school counselor, headmaster, or principal.
5. One teacher recommendation.
6. Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If English is your first language you may submit the results of the SAT or ACT instead. 
7. A completed International Certification of Finances. 

All documents must be submitted in the English language. 

Please be sure to designate Wells as the recipient of your test scores. The TOEFL code # is 002971; the SAT code # is 002971; the ACT code # is 002988. You also have the option of sending your score report with your application. (Students whose first language is English or who score 550 or higher on the verbal portion of the SAT are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.) 

Any student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States will be considered an international student for admission and financial aid purposes.

2006-2007 Cost of a Wells Education

Tuition - $16,510
Room and Board - $8,100
Fees - $1,300
Total $25,910