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106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA
www.wellesley.edu
The mission of Wellesley College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Henry Fowle Durant, Wellesley’s founder, was an impassioned believer in educational opportunity for women. His strong philosophy carries over to the present day. Throughout its 129-year history Wellesley has been one of the country’s pre-eminent liberal arts colleges, and a distinguished leader in the education of women. Through the Davis Degree Program, women beyond the traditional college age, many with families, are part of the student body working toward a Wellesley degree. This diversity is made possible, in large part, by the College’s need-blind admission policy. Students are accepted without consideration of their ability to pay. Once admitted, those with demonstrated need receive financial aid through a variety of services. Located at mile 12.5 of the Boston Marathon. Because of the way the course bends, the celebrated shrieks of the school's 2,400 students will reach your ears well before you pass by them and give you chills. We're talking row upon row of screaming Wellesley college students, complete with signs and cheers of encouragement. This is commonly known as the "Scream Tunnel."