Wells College
Wells College was situated on the shore of Cayuga Lake in the village of Aurora. Its campus was part of a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Prior to becoming coeducational in 2005, Wells was a women's college. Hobart and William Smith Colleges are now its legacy partner, maintaining its records and endowment.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Wells College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 47% of students receive Pell Grants; 81% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $22,798, roughly 35% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $17,281 | $69,124 |
| $30K – $48K | $18,030 | $72,120 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,000 | $84,000 |
| $75K – $110K | $26,997 | $107,988 |
| $110K+ | $30,684 | $122,736 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $35,166 | $140,664 |
Programs at Wells College
3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
49
|
$41,360/yr | High | 1.9x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
32
|
$35,728/yr | High | 1.5x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
32
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$35,578/yr | High | 2.5x |