Wheaton College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,153
Religious affiliation	Undenominational
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	88%

Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Wheaton College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Wheaton College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wheaton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Wheaton College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wheaton College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,820

Cost of attendance at Wheaton College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,820

Cost of attendance at Wheaton College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Wheaton College received on average $23,469 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,469

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	104	22%	$4,950	$514,830
Other Federal Grant	393	82%	$2,319	$911,240
State Grant/Scholarships	27	6%	$5,253	$141,840
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	436	91%	$21,054	$9,179,543
Total Grant & Scholarships	436	91%	$23,469	$10,232,623

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wheaton College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wheaton College students is 87.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.0%.

87.6%

asian 87.3% 48 students
African American 82.3% 14 students
white 88.2% 398 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 88.2% 30 students
International Students 88.9% 16 students
Mixed Race 78.6% 22 students

Sport Conferences

Football College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Track and Cross Country College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wheaton College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wheaton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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