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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Wheatonma.edu

Norton, Massachusetts 02766-2322

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Sciences-focusedTight-knitSuburban

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private institution in Norton with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1321, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,725 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,934.

Established
1834
Motto
"That They May Have Life and Have it Abundantly"
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

1 upcoming visit · Next: Fri, Apr 17 · Admitted Student Event
71%Acceptance
1321SAT Avg
1,744Students
12:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$67,725Earnings 10yr
$30,934Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1321

Reading & WritingMid: 640
620720
MathMid: 620
590700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2933

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1321

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,080
Room & Board$15,430
Books & Supplies$940
Total Cost of Attendance$76,819
Average Net Price$30,934
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,884
$30–48K$22,445
$48–75K$25,454
$75–110K$28,584
$110K+$35,859

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,934

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,744
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 6%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.7%
Freshman Retention85.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,607
8 Years$57,990
10 Years$67,725

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,500
Men
$68,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

136Very High

Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
28 mi(49 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
170 mi(295 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
250 mi(433 min)

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