Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Norton, Massachusetts |
| Online | wheatoncollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Wheaton College, located in Norton, Massachusetts, approximately 35 miles south of Boston, is a private liberal arts institution established in 1834 as a female seminary before transitioning to coeducational status in 1988. The 400-acre suburban campus features a mix of traditional New England and modern architectural styles, including the distinctive Mars Science Center and the Watson Fine Arts building. Wheaton maintains a selective admissions process and is recognized for its interdisciplinary curriculum, particularly strong programs in international relations, neuroscience, and business and management. The college requires students to live on campus for all four years, with housing options ranging from historic houses to contemporary residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Wheaton Lyons, primarily within the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference.
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Wheaton College is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wheaton College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#180 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#139 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#198 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1390 |
| ACT | 27/33 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $940 |
| Other Fees | $480 |
| Room and Board | $14,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,060 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,030 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Psychology | 19% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Ethnic Studies | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168281 IPEDS survey data for Wheaton College.
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Last updated February 24, 2024