Campus Overview

Wellesley College is an elite, prestigious women's liberal arts college nestled in the affluent suburban Boston suburbs. With approximately 2,300 undergraduate students, it is a small, intimate academic community known for academic rigor and strong intellectual culture.


Location & Setting Suburban setting in Wellesley, Massachusetts, located approximately 12 miles west of Boston. The campus features a beautiful, wooded 500-acre landscape with traditional New England architectural style. Easily accessible to Boston's cultural and professional opportunities while maintaining a serene, self-contained campus environment.

Campus Life Small college atmosphere with tight-knit residential community. All students live on campus in traditional residence halls, fostering close interpersonal connections. No Greek life, with social interactions centered around academic and extracurricular communities. Weekend activities include campus events, Boston trips, and collaborative student-led programming.

Student Body Highly selective student population with strong academic achievements. Diverse student body drawing from national and international backgrounds, with approximately 25% international students. Typically high-achieving, intellectually curious women committed to academic excellence and social engagement.

Academics Renowned for exceptional liberal arts education with particularly strong programs in humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields. Rigorous academic environment with low student-to-faculty ratios, emphasizing critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. Notable for strong pre-professional preparation and graduate school placement.

Athletics & Sports Division III athletic program with 14 varsity sports. Competitive in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Strong emphasis on student-athlete academic achievement and balanced collegiate experience.

Lifestyle & Weather Typical New England four-season climate with cold winters and mild summers. Campus is walkable, though a car is helpful for off-campus activities. Proximity to Boston provides extensive recreational and cultural opportunities. Strong outdoor and athletic culture, with numerous hiking, skiing, and recreational options in the greater Boston area.

Field Hockey (2025)

Level
D3 Unranked
Conference
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Recruiting Events:
Disney Showcase 2026

School

Type
Private
Classification
Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences
Common Majors:
Social Sciences (27%)
Economics (49%)
Political Science and Government (29%)
• Anthropology (11%)
• International Relations and National Security Studies (7%)
• Sociology (5%)
Biology (14%)
Computer Science (12%)
Psychology (9%)
Physical Sciences (7%)

Student Body

Total
2,318
Undergrad
100%
Demographics
100% women (Women-only)
Student:Faculty
7:1

Programs of Interest

Environmental Science (2.5%)
Psychology (9.0%)
Biology (14.1%)
Sports Med / Kinesiology
French (2.2%)

Academics

Admission Rate
14%
SAT Median
1,495
SAT Range
1,440-1,550
ACT Median
34
Retention
96%
Graduation
91%

Costs

In-State
$64,320
Out-of-State
$64,320
Room & Board
$19,920
Avg Net Price
$25,008
Net price = average after financial aid

Weather

Winter
Moderate
HighLow
January35°18°
April58°35°
July82°62°
October62°40°
Oct/Apr = field hockey season

Location

Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large)
Nearest City
Boston, MA
Distance
14 miles

Coaching Staff

Name Position Contact Bio
Callie Lekas 10 Head Field Hockey Coach; PERA Assistant Professor of the Practice clekas@wellesley.edu View Bio
Katie Frade Assistant Field Hockey Coach kf100@wellesley.edu View Bio
Kayla Dasilva Assistant Field Hockey Coach kd119@wellesley.edu View Bio
Kaitlin Snow Field Hockey Goalkeeper Coach ks138@wellesley.edu View Bio

Roster Breakdown

20 players

Geographic Recruiting

In-State: 10% (2 players)
US Out-of-State: 90% (18 players)
Illinois: 15% (3 players)
Michigan: 15% (3 players)

Position Breakdown

Forward: 5 (25.0%)
Forward/Midfielder: 1 (5.0%)
Midfielder: 6 (30.0%)
Midfielder/Defender: 2 (10.0%)
Defender: 3 (15.0%)
Goalkeeper: 3 (15.0%)

Full Roster (20 players)

# Name Position Year Height Hometown High School
1 Annika Schermerhorn F 2028 5-8 Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa
2 Claudia Summers F 2028 5-4 San Diego, Calif. Canyon Crest Academy
3 Sebastian Limkakeng F/D 2029 5-5 Cary, N.C. Cary Academy
4 Rachel Carson D 2028 5-2 Mays Landing, N.J. Oakcrest
6 Ceci Miller M 2026 5-6 Lewiston, Maine Lewiston
7 Gabi Chen M/D 2028 5-7 Mountain View, Calif. Saint Francis
9 Marguerite Greene D 2027 5-4 Boston, Mass. Thayer Academy
10 Sophia Sohigian D 2026 5-3 Wilmette, Ill. Loyola Academy
11 Meera Pandey M 2029 5-6 Ann Arbor, Mich. Greenhills School
13 Nicola Murungi F 2029 5-5 Montclair, N.J. Kent Place School
14 Alex Butulis F 2027 5-5 Raleigh, N.C. St. Paul's School
15 DeeDee McCarron M/F 2029 5-4 Melrose, Mass. St. Mary's Lynn
17 Sam Welin M 2028 5-5 Oak Park, Ill. Oak Park and River Forest
18 Adriana Eliopulos M 2029 5-3 Oakwood, Ohio Oakwood
22 Sophia Fredericks M 2029 5-6 Chicago, Ill. Saint Ignatius College Prep
24 Claire Dean D/M 2029 5-6 Clarkston, Mich. Clarkston
26 Madeline Hamstra M 2028 5-5 Houston, Texas Episcopal
92 Katelyn Hurt GK 2029 5-5 Carrollton, Texas The Episcopal School of Dallas
94 Maddie Miller GK 2028 5-6 Ann Arbor, Mich. Greenhills School
98 Hannah Simmonds GK 2028 5-7 Austin, Texas St. Stephen's Episcopal School