Campus of Wells College

    Wells College

    Aurora, NY, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Liberal arts college
    • NCAA Division III

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    Wells College Cost & Financial Aid

    Cost & financial aid

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    Published price

    Tuition & fees
    $35,300
    Average net price
    Not reported in the latest federal data

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    61%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Wells College cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard

    Tuition and fees
    $35,300

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Wells College: the college's own scholarships, programs from NY and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • NY program · Residents of NY · need-based

    • NY program · Residents of NY · need-based

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      State · NY

      Excelsior Scholarship

      New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)

      Award
      Amount varies
      Remaining tuition at SUNY or CUNY after other grants (last-dollar)
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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