Wheaton College

Wheaton College is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Wheaton College is 86%. Last year, 1,993 students applied to Wheaton College and 1,719 were admitted.

If you are applying to Wheaton College, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee is $50.

Students who submit their applications to Wheaton College for fall should hear back from Wheaton College by April 1.

Wheaton College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Wheaton College's admissions stats.

Wheaton College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	54.8%
Mean SAT Score	1321
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	32%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	25%
Waitlist	Yes

Wheaton College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wheaton College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 31
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Wheaton College?

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Wheaton College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Wheaton College directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Wheaton College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 31.

Wheaton College accepts approximately 91% of early action applicants and 86% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Wheaton College admitted 972 of the 1,63 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Wheaton College Admissions

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Transferring to Wheaton College

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Wheaton College

In 2022, Wheaton College waitlisted 91 students and 86 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 2 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Wheaton College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Wheaton College

What does Wheaton College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Wheaton College for more information on admission factors.

Wheaton College Application Requirements

To apply to Wheaton College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Wheaton College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Christian Faith Reference
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wheaton College?

Students admitted to Wheaton College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 23.1% submitted a class rank. At Wheaton College 54.8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 81.7% were in the top 25% and 96.8% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Wheaton College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11.39%
3.75 and 3.99	49.91%
3.50 and 3.74	21.82%
3.25 and 3.49	10.44%
3.00 and 3.24	4.74%
2.50 and 2.9	1.52%
2.00 and 2.49	0.19%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Wheaton College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Wheaton College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 32% of Wheaton College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 25% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wheaton College?

To be competitive with other Wheaton College applicants, you should strive to score between 1260 and 1410 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wheaton College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1410 and 25% of scored lower than 1260, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wheaton College student is 1321.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wheaton College students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wheaton College students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.

To be most competitive at Wheaton College, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wheaton College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wheaton College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

More Information on Transferring to Wheaton College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Wheaton College.

Transfer students can enroll in Wheaton College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Wheaton College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wheaton College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wheaton College.

Does Wheaton College accept transfer credits?

✅ Wheaton College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Wheaton College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Wheaton College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Wheaton College?

✅ Wheaton College is not test optional.

What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?

✅ Wheaton College has an acceptance rate of 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wheaton College?

🟨 Wheaton College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Wheaton College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Wheaton College was 91% in 2021.

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