Wells College

Wells College
Official Logo of Wells College
Former names
Wells Seminary (1868–1870)
MottoArrive Curious, Graduate Prepared
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Active1868–2024
Endowment$24 million
PresidentSusan Henking
Academic staff
54
Administrative staff
120
Students357
Location, ,
United States

42°44′43″N 76°41′53″W / 42.7452°N 76.6980°W / 42.7452; -76.6980
CampusRural
301 acres (1.22 km2)
AthleticsNCAA Division IIIAllegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Colorsred and white    
NicknameThe Express
Websitewww.wells.edu

Wells College was a private liberal arts college in Aurora, New York, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The college had cross-enrollment with Cornell University and Ithaca College. For much of its history it was a women's college. It was within the Aurora Village–Wells College Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college was closed by the board of trustees and president of the college at the end of the spring 2024 semester, citing financial difficulties.[1][2] The closure process was expected to continue through the end of 2024.[3]

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  2. ^ Weiner, Mark (2024-04-29). "Wells College to close after 156 years, citing financial strain". Syracuse. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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