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Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois 60187-5593

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Wheaton College is a private institution in Wheaton with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1363, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,756 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,984.

Established
1860
Motto
Christo et Regno Ejus
Mascot
Tor the Mastodon
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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90%Acceptance
1363SAT Avg
2,087Students
10:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$63,756Earnings 10yr
$26,984Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wheaton College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1363

Reading & WritingMid: 660
650720
MathMid: 680
610720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1363

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,930
Room & Board$12,390
Books & Supplies$910
Total Cost of Attendance$56,447
Average Net Price$26,984
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,966
$30–48K$18,623
$48–75K$20,430
$75–110K$24,968
$110K+$35,320

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,984

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,087
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 10%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.6%
Freshman Retention93.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,270
8 Years$58,108
10 Years$63,756

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,600
Men
$78,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#53
Forbes
#75

More About This School

Varsity Sports — King Arena

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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