Wheaton College - Massachusetts
Admissions
Interested in attending Wheaton College - Massachusetts?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Wheaton College - Massachusetts, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Wheaton College - Massachusetts?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wheaton Mass accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 4,669 people applied and 3,354 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Wheaton College - Massachusetts:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Wheaton College - Massachusetts, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Wheaton College - Massachusetts by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Wheaton Mass considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Wheaton College - Massachusetts?
Grades
Students who recently attended Wheaton College - Massachusetts as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.63.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Wheaton Mass is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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SAT Math Scores
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SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Wheaton College - Massachusetts. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Wheaton Mass' Early Decision acceptance rate is 63%, compared to 70% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Wheaton College - Massachusetts, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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