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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,147
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $71,967
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private nonprofit college in Norton, MA with 1,773 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, and admitted students average 1308 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,147 per year ($24,752 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,967 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,702
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,354
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing640–720
200800
SAT Math580–670
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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 statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $81,287
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $65,700
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,752
- $30–48k$21,192
- $48–75k$24,081
- $75–110k$30,745
- $110k+$36,108
Get a personal estimate with Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $71,967
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,773
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 26%
- White70%
- Hispanic8%
- Black5%
- Asian4%
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) FAQ
What is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s acceptance rate?+
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 640–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1308.
What ACT score do you need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?+
In Fall 2023, 4,702 students applied to Wheaton College (Massachusetts) and 3,354 were admitted; 522 enrolled.
Does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) consider legacy status?+
No. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) require an essay?+
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $81,287 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,147.
What is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s graduation rate?+
72% 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 168281 · How we use this data
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