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Norton, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Wheaton College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

79.5%
Admission Difficulty for Wheaton College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wheaton College is 79.5%.  Its admission rate is the 42nd lowest in Massachusetts.

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 and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,204 out of the 4,031 who applied were admitted.

Wheaton College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wheaton College?

79% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wheaton College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1330 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Wheaton College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.48

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wheaton College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wheaton College are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wheaton College accepts 79% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wheaton College is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #29 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wheaton College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Wheaton College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 15.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.1% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.1% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.7% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.4% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Wheaton College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wheaton College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1260-1390

Applicants Submitting SAT 

25%
SAT Scores for Wheaton College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 630
Math 25th Percentile 630
Composite 25th Percentile 1260
SAT Scores for Wheaton College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 690
Composite 75th Percentile 1390
Average SAT Score 1330

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Wheaton College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Wheaton College is 1330 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1260-1390. Students who get into Wheaton College score in the top 17 percent of all SAT test takers..  Wheaton College ranks #20 in the state of Massachusetts and #158 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1330 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Wheaton College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1260 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1260, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1190, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Wheaton College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1325, you have around a 79% chance of being admitted. A 1390 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Wheaton College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1390 and Above Good >88%
1325 to 1390 Avg + 79%-88%
1260 to 1325 Avg - 66%-79%
1195 to 1260 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 1195 Low <51%
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Wheaton College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

27-33 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for Wheaton College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 27
ACT Scores for Wheaton College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 33
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Wheaton College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Wheaton College is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 33.  The school ranks #21 in Massachusetts and #129 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wheaton College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Wheaton College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Wheaton College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 79% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 33 ACT score.

Wheaton College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >88%
30 to 33 Avg + 79%-88%
27 to 30 Avg - 66%-79%
24 to 27 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 24 Low <51%
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High School Class Rank

63% of Wheaton College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wheaton College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30.6%
Top 25% of class 63.1%
Top 50% of class 86%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wheaton College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,501 1,503 4,031
Accepted 2,064 1,134 3,204
Acceptance Rate 83% 75% 79%
Enrolled 306 186 494
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 16% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

84

Applicants have 84 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wheaton College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wheaton College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wheaton College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wheaton College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Wheaton College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.48 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1330 and ACT of 30 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024