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Overview

Wheaton College
Location Wheaton, IL
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,885
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #166
Religious Affiliation Undenominational
Status Non-profit
Website wheaton.edu
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Costs

Wheaton College
Tuition (In State) $41,990
Tuition (Out of State) $41,990
Room & Board $11,690
Avg Net Price $29,961
Avg Grant Aid $24,272
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Wheaton College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,893
Admitted 1,674
Acceptance Rate 88.4%
Enrolled % 30.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.75
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 28/33
SAT Range 1250/1430
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Wheaton College
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (15%)
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations (9%)
  • English and Literature (8%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (8%)
  • Business (8%)

Outcomes

Wheaton College
Graduation Rate 87%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $54,300
Making Student Loan Payments 90%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,500
Median Loan Payment $232

Diversity

Wheaton College
% Men 43%
% Women 57%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 76%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Wheaton College
% In-State 23%
% Out-of-State 70%

Campus

Wheaton College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/