Wheaton College
Wheaton College (Wheaton) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wheaton, IL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The Wheaton's 2022 tuition & fees is $40,820. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,262.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,908 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $60,500 and it varies by field of study.
Wheaton ranked 54th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Wheaton College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 630-752-5000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Wheaton College are $40,820. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $18,096.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $60,230 based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| Undergraduate | $40,820 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $18,096 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $60,230 |
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The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the Wheaton directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the Wheaton bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Wheaton College is 86.25% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.76%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,340.
The average graduation rate is 88%. Total 2,908 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $60,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Business/Managerial Economics program shows the highest salary with $45,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 86.25% Acceptance Rate / 31.76% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,340 SAT / 30 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 90%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10.00% (10 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,908 (2,265 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $19,262 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $60,500 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $20,900 - $45,000 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Wheaton College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Wheaton provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Wheaton. Wheaton College is religiously affiliated with Undenominational. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,170. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,180.
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,170 |
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