School Overview
Wheaton College is a Christian, liberal arts school located in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Wheaton is well-known for its tradition of combining high-quality academic education with a strong faith. The school offers over forty undergraduate majors in the arts and natural sciences.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Wheaton #15 among liberal arts colleges for providing the best undergraduate teaching in the nation. Wheaton was listed 20th by Time Magazine for graduates who go on to receive PhDs.
The student body is composed of about 2,500 undergraduate students. Wheaton students come from all over the U.S., more than fifty foreign countries around the world, and more than fifty denominations of faith.
Wheaton College was established in 1860 by John Blanchard, a pastor and well-known abolitionist.
General Information
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Admission Office 501 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5593 (630) 752-5005 (800) 222-2419 Fax: (630) 752-5285 [email protected] Contact: Shawn Leftwich Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 501 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5593 (630) 752-5000 www.wheaton.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,366 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 581 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,344 Graduate enrollment: 549 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Percent students who return sophomore year: 96% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business/Managerial Economics B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wheaton College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (630) 752-5000 |
| Website: | www.wheaton.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.wheaton.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-wheaton/ |
| Address: | 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,004 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 89% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,859 (95% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $37,700 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $37,700 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,409 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wheaton College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wheaton College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences | 7 | 1 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 43 | 11 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wheaton College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $37,700 |
| Out-of-state | $37,700 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,800 |
| Out-of-state | $16,800 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 539 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 531 | 87% | $20,409 |
| Student loan aid | 320 | 52% | $6,312 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,891 | 79% | $18,259 |
| Federal student loans | 1,177 | 49% | $6,220 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wheaton College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wheaton College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,889 | 847 | 1,042 | Percent admitted | 100% | 86% | 84% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 33% | 34% | 31% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wheaton College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,004 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,395 |
| Graduate enrollment | 609 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wheaton College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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