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Wellesley College Women's Fencing

The Wellesley College women's fencing program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Independent, based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The program is better funded than 77% of D3 women's fencing programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 79% of D3 women's fencing programs, and the school is more affordable than 85% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Independent
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,503
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
14%
State
Massachusetts
City
Wellesley
Address
106 Central St
Staff
Rob Charlton
Head Fencing Coach; Pera Assistant Professor of The Practice
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Harrison Hue
Assistant Fencing Coach - Sabre
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Carter Bartram
Assistant Fencing Coach - Foil
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 79% of D3 women's fencing programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
96%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
92%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$65,961
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$84,803
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 85% of D3 women's fencing programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$66,880
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$66,880
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$21,024
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$22,174
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 77% of D3 women's fencing programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$167,623
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$43,094
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