School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 26 East Main Street Norton, MA 02766 (508) 286-8251 (800) 394-6003 Fax: (508) 286-8271 [email protected] Contact: Gail Berson Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission and Student Aid |
Main Address 26 East Main Street |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,655 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 420 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,655 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 43% Percent students who return sophomore year: 83% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African, American, Diaspora Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B English Language & Literature English Composition B Foreign Language & Literature Classical Civilization B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychobiology/Physiological Psychology B Social Sciences Anthropology 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: | (508) 286-8200 |
| Website: | www.wheatoncollege.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | wheatoncollege.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Address: | 26 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766-2322 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,651 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 76% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,651 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $49,012 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $49,012 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $28,990 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Wheaton College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wheaton College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 51 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Wheaton College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 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 | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $49,012 |
| Out-of-state | $49,012 |
| Books and supplies | $940 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 399 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 398 | 95% | $28,990 |
| Student loan aid | 303 | 73% | $7,101 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,448 | 91% | $26,734 |
| Federal student loans | 1,071 | 67% | $6,814 |
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 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,167 | 1,645 | 2,522 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 70% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 12% | 13% |
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 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,651 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,651 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
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 New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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