A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wheaton College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 72% more female students than male students enrolled at Wheaton College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wheaton College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
612
|
| Women |
1,055
|
Wheaton College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 62% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
38%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
20% 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 | 1.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168281 IPEDS survey data for Wheaton College.