Wellesley reached 53% alumnae participation and earned the generous $500,000 challenge gift!

Inspired by the enthusiastic spirit of Wellesley alumnae, we tracked our progress toward 50% by class color, class decade, residence hall, major, and region.

The best part? Regardless of which cohorts top the participation leaderboards, you know your gift helped us reach 53% and will support good things at Wellesley.

Class Color

You kept it colorful and participated. The red classes led the way!
(Click on your class color to see final number of donors.)

Class Decade

Exceeding 50% was truly a group effort—and alumnae from all decades pitched in!
(To see how your specific class fared, click here.)

Residence Hall Location

Your participation is a powerful expression of loyalty and pride. And we know you have pride for your Wellesley home!
Here's a total donor count from each residence hall cohort.
(To see which cohort your favorite hall falls into, click here.)

Home Sweet Houses
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Scream Tunnel
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Women of Note
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Tower Power
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Majors

Biology? Art History? Computer Science? No matter which major these alumnae declared while at Wellesley, they all participated in helping us achieve challenge success!
(To see which cohort your major falls into, click here.)

Donor Location

Alumnae from around the United States and the world answered the call to participate. Now that's a powerful women's network!
(For a listing of specific locations in each region, click here.)

Peer Institutions
(Current FY14 participation rates)

A handful of colleges regularly record alumni participation rates of 50% and above, and are highly ranked in U.S. News & World Report. This year, Wellesley is proud to join these ranks!