Wellesley College:
Situated in Wellesley, Massachusetts, just 12 miles west of Boston, Wellesley College, is a liberal arts college for women offering bachelor degree programs. Wellesley College was founded in 1870 with the mission of providing an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Wellesley’s commitment to intellectual scholarship, research, and innovative teaching provides an environment in which women can achieve and excel to meet their personal goals.
Wellesley College occupies over 450 rolling acres of cultivated and natural areas that are adjacent to Lake Waban. The Botanic Gardens feature many species of trees and plants; the gardens include a 22-acre arboretum, the Greenhouses, and the Alexandra Botanic Garden. The buildings on campus range in style from Gothic with stone towers and brick quadrangles to state of the art facilities for the sciences, arts, and sports.