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Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,059
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $68,390
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit college in Wheaton, IL with 2,121 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1380 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,059 per year ($17,810 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,390 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,866
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,679
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 33%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–740
200800
SAT Math610–730
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What Wheaton College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $61,593
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $47,770
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,810
- $30–48k$18,931
- $48–75k$19,951
- $75–110k$21,022
- $110k+$35,155
Get a personal estimate with Wheaton College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $68,390
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,121
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White67%
- Hispanic9%
- Black3%
- Asian9%
Wheaton College FAQ
What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?+
Wheaton College admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1380.
What ACT score do you need for Wheaton College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is Wheaton College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wheaton College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,866 students applied to Wheaton College and 1,679 were admitted; 553 enrolled.
Does Wheaton College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Wheaton College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wheaton College require an essay?+
Wheaton College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wheaton College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $61,593 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,059.
What is Wheaton College's graduation rate?+
82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 149781 · How we use this data
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