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ACCEPTANCE RATE

83.17%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$31,363

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Wells College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer sociology program.

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Wells College (Wells)

298 Crescent Beach Rd, Glen Cove, NY

Wells College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Aurora, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Wells College, with only around 560 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Psychology
  • History
  • English Language And Literature
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 20 to 27 on the ACT or 1390 to 1730 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for acceptance. Wells College admits approximately 80% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, around 11% of students registered for enrollment. Key data on school admissions can be found at wells.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $37,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Wells College may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Wells College is the "Express", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
  • Golf (NCAA Division III)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at wells.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wells College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White1
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Wells, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Wells College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Wells College may provide student services including:

  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Wells College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (365)
  • Basketball (365)
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball