Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Norton, MA
5.0 1 review

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,785

Location Norton, Massachusetts
Website wheatoncollege.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#165

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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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Ratings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Wheaton College (Massachusetts) within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#165
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#129
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#18
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#18
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#107
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#12

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1220/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/33
GPA 3.48

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$63,960

Costs for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$63,960
Books and Supplies		$940
Other Fees		$720
Room and Board		$16,200
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,060
Total One Year Cost		$82,880

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are Social Sciences, Psychology, and Visual and Performing Arts. 27% of students major in Social Sciences, 19% in Psychology, and 13% in Visual and Performing Arts.