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Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois 60187-5593

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business

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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1363

Reading & WritingMid: 660
650720
MathMid: 680
610720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2732

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

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
10 Years$63,756

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#53
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vs 2024
Forbes
#75
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — King Arena

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History & Fun Facts

  • •Wheaton's first president, Jonathan Blanchard, was a former president of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and a staunch abolitionist with ties to Oberlin College.
  • •He took on the role as president in 1860, having suggested several Congregationalist appointees to the board of trustees the previous year.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
24 mi(42 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
81 mi(140 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
177 mi(307 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare12 mi
MKE Milwaukee75 mi
IND Indianapolis176 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA873 mi · ~25h 13m drive
New York, NY735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Hartford, CT793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
Providence, RI858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Albany, NY735 mi · ~21h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY614 mi · ~17h 44m drive
Rochester, NY541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Buffalo, NY476 mi · ~13h 45m drive
Philadelphia, PA688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Pittsburgh, PA433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Harrisburg, PA594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Newark, NJ726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Washington, DC617 mi · ~17h 49m drive
Baltimore, MD628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Atlanta, GA596 mi · ~17h 13m drive
Charlotte, NC603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Raleigh, NC660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Miami, FL1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Orlando, FL995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Tampa, FL1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Nashville, TN401 mi · ~11h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA831 mi · ~24h drive
Richmond, VA640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Chicago, IL24 mi · ~42 min drive
Detroit, MI261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Minneapolis, MN336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
St. Louis, MO250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Kansas City, MO390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Indianapolis, IN177 mi · ~5h 7m drive
Columbus, OH297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Cleveland, OH331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Milwaukee, WI81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Dallas, TX788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Houston, TX930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Austin, TX964 mi · ~27h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Los Angeles, CA1718 mi · ~49h 38m drive
San Francisco, CA1831 mi · ~52h 54m drive
San Diego, CA1708 mi · ~49h 21m drive
Seattle, WA1711 mi · ~49h 26m drive
Portland, OR1732 mi · ~50h 2m drive
Denver, CO894 mi · ~25h 50m drive
Phoenix, AZ1428 mi · ~41h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Honolulu, HI4225 mi · ~122h 3m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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