About Wells

The exploration of ideas from multiple perspectives. Connection with a close community of professors and friends. Seminar-like classes that allow for deep discussion and scholarship. An emphasis on experiential learning, collaboration and real-world preparation. A breathtaking campus on the shores of Cayuga Lake. These are just a few reasons why Wells is not your ordinary college education.

We attract a special kind of student—one who appreciates immersion in a wide range of liberal arts studies and a commitment to global citizenship. The Wells experience includes....

• Personal mentoring from professors—one teacher to every nine students
• A strong emphasis on experiential learning through internships, study abroad and original research
• A first-rate liberal arts foundation that combines classroom theory with real-world preparation
• The cultivation of global citizenship and social responsibility
• A connected, close-knit community on a beautiful Finger Lakes campus
• A high-quality, affordable education

wells Student body profile

There are approximately 500 full-time students enrolled at Wells College (76% in-state, 21% out-of-state, 2% international). The male-to-female ratio is roughly 4:6. For Fall 2017, the majority of the student body is comprised of 13.3% Black (non-Hispanic), 13.6% Hispanic, and 60% White (non-Hispanic). See below for more racial/ethnic demographic details as well as graphic representations of these statistics. Click or tap on the images to enlarge.

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