Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Wheaton, Illinois |
| Online | wheaton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Wheaton College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Undenominational faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,801 prospective students applied, and 1,566 were granted admission. Of those admitted 481 enrolled in the school. 2,420 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 488 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $39,100 plus fees of $0. Wheaton College is ranked 133 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Wheaton College is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Wheaton College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#133 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#101 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#146 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1450 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,990 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,940 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 9% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Business | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149781 IPEDS survey data for Wheaton College.
Current students may use the Wheaton College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.