Wheaton College Admission Requirements
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Wheaton College Admission Overview
Wheaton College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wheaton College admitted 87.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (A-) and SAT 1260-1470 / ACT 28-32. Wheaton College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wheaton College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Wheaton College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Wheaton College
Acceptance Rate
The Wheaton College acceptance rate is 87.4%. Last year, 1,783 of 2,040 applicants were admitted. That is the 44th lowest acceptance rate in Illinois.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Wheaton College and can you get accepted?
Wheaton College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Wheaton College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wheaton College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.75Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.75
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Wheaton College typically have around a 3.75 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Wheaton College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #9 in Illinois for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Wheaton College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1260-1470Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
38%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 610
- Composite 1260
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 740
- Math 730
- Composite 1470
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Wheaton College typically score around a 1370 SAT (middle 50% 1260–1470) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. Wheaton College ranks #4 in the state of Illinois and #128 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1260 to 1470
SAT policy
Wheaton College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1370 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wheaton College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
28-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
20%25th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 25
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 31
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Wheaton College typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wheaton College places #5 among colleges in Illinois and #133 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Wheaton College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
55% of Wheaton College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wheaton College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Wheaton College is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Wheaton College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.75 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1260-1470); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149781.
GPA calculator: Wheaton College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026