A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wheaton College are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at Wheaton College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wheaton College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,247
|
| Women |
1,638
|
Wheaton College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 77% of the student body residing outside of Illinois or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
70%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149781 IPEDS survey data for Wheaton College.