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Wheaton College

Wheaton College is a small, private institution located in Wheaton, il. Founded in 1860, Wheaton College offers undergraduate degrees in 50 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,141 undergraduates
cost $42,240 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Wheaton College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.4%
SAT score average 1367
ACT score average 29
Average high school GPA 3.73
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wheaton College is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Public Policy and Administration
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Business/Managerial Economics
Psychology, General
Music
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Economics
International Relations and National Security Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,240
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,690
Books & supplies $670
Other expenses $2,180
Cost of attendance* $56,780
Average financial aid package $32,567
Estimated cost $24,213 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,240
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,690
Books & supplies $670
Other expenses $2,180
Cost of attendance* $56,780
Average financial aid package $32,567
Estimated cost $24,213 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wheaton College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,141, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

2,799

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
29%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wheaton College, students love their Discipleship small groups, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593
phone 630-752-5000
address www.wheaton.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Discipleship small groups

Intramurals

Club sports

Christian service council

New student orientation

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wheaton College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wheaton College?

Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Wheaton College? 

The acceptance rate for Wheaton College is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Wheaton College?

The average high school GPA for Wheaton College students was 3.73.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wheaton College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wheaton College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $227,120.

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