Wheaton College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Wheaton, IL
4.0 3 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,874

Location Wheaton, Illinois
Website wheaton.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Undenominational

Best Colleges Rank

#146

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Wheaton College, located in the suburban community of Wheaton, Illinois, approximately 25 miles west of Chicago, is a private Christian liberal arts institution established in 1860. The 80-acre campus features limestone buildings in Gothic architectural style, with the R.E. Nicholas Arboretum serving as a natural laboratory and retreat space. As a selective Protestant evangelical college, Wheaton maintains rigorous academic standards while requiring students to affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to a community covenant. The college offers undergraduate programs across more than 40 departments, with notable strengths in biblical and theological studies, psychology, applied health science, and liberal arts disciplines. All undergraduate students live on campus for at least three years in residence halls or campus apartments, fostering an residential academic community.

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Ratings

Wheaton College is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1260/1470
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/32
GPA 3.75

Acceptance Rate

87.4%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 29.9%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,546

Costs for Wheaton College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$45,546
Books and Supplies		$936
Other Fees		$126
Room and Board		$13,010
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,560
Total One Year Cost		$62,178

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

87% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wheaton College are Social Sciences, Theology and Religious Vvocations, and English and Literature. 15% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in Theology and Religious Vvocations, and 8% in English and Literature.