Wheaton College |

Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and Christian values. As an institution that has been inspiring students for generations, it offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

2,917

Students

85%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

2,181

Classification

4 Year

Type

Private, Religious

Religious Affiliation

Other

Website

wheaton.edu

Steeped in a rich heritage, Wheaton College is dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and moral integrity among its students. It offers a broad spectrum of programs across various disciplines, ensuring that students receive a holistic education. The college's vibrant campus life, underscored by a strong sense of community, enables students to engage deeply with their studies while developing lifelong friendships. With a focus on leadership and service, Wheaton College prepares its graduates to make a positive impact on the world.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Wheaton College?

85% acceptance rate

Less Selective

Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

1380

Testing

Unknown

Average High School GPA

3.77

Application Deadlines

Early Decision

No

The most important factors Wheaton College considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Application Essay
•Character/Personal Qualities

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Wheaton College.

$ 67,194

Overall list price

$ 31,356

Average net price

$ 44,290

Merit Price™

Very Generous

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Wheaton College?

Suburb

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Cloudy

Average winter temp

30°

Average summer temp

71°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Wheaton College.

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

73%

4-year grad rate

85%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Wheaton are:

Business/Managerial Economics
English Language and Literature, General
Psychology, General

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Demographics

Who attends Wheaton College?

42

States represented

36

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

2,917

Women

54%

Men

46%

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Housing

What's it like living at Wheaton College?

$14,270

Room & Board

0.7

Housing units / student

91

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Wheaton College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.77.

How much does Wheaton College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $67,194 to attend Wheaton.

How many people attend Wheaton College?

2,917 people attend Wheaton. 2,181 are undergraduate students and 736 are graduate students.

Where is Wheaton College located?

Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, Illinois. It is in a Suburb environment.

Can I get into Wheaton College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 84% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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