Wheaton College

Wheaton College is a private, nonprofit school in an suburban setting in Norton, Massachusetts. Wheaton College was founded in 1834 and enrolls 1,669 undergrads and no graduate students.

Wheaton College offers housing for up to 1,631 students. The majority of students live on-campus but it is not required for first-year students.Each weekend, 0% of students stay on-campus..

Wheaton College's endowment was valued at $210,646,508 in 2021. For each full-time student, Wheaton College spends about $16,333. There are 11 Wheaton College undergrads for each full-time professor.

2022 Wheaton College Regular Decision Application Deadline

Wheaton College's regular decision application deadline is February 31. All regular decision applicants should hear back from Wheaton College by March 31.

Wheaton College Early Admission

Wheaton College offers early decision and early action.

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The deadline to apply early to Wheaton College is on December 1, 2021, which is coming up soon!
Wheaton College admits 9% of students that apply early action. 76% of applicants that applied early decision in 2021 got in to Wheaton College.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wheaton College

It is very difficult to get into Wheaton College. Wheaton College admitted 77% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 3,580 applications received in 2021, 2,760 students were offered admission . ### Wheaton College Waitlist

Wheaton College reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Wheaton College?

Wheaton College is considered very difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Wheaton College, applicants must submit the following items.

Wheaton College Application Requirements

GPA and Test Scores for Wheaton College

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The mean composite SAT score is 1248. The mean ACT score for Wheaton College students is 28.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to Wheaton College.

Wheaton College Waitlist

In 2021, 92 applicants were waitlisted and 6 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is Wheaton College Test Optional?

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

Out of all applicants, 52% submitted the SAT. 7% submitted the ACT.

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Does Wheaton College Have Student Housing?

Yes! Wheaton College provides on-campus housing for up to 1,631 students.

Wheaton College students are active in the school's Student Government Association, Performance Groups (a capella, dance and improv) and Black Student Association (BSA). Spring Weekend, Head of the Peacock, and and Holi are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Wheaton College.

Financial Aid at Wheaton College

Wheaton College meets 93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $49,469 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do..

Is Wheaton College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wheaton College

About 87% of students who start at Wheaton College return for their second year of college. Out of the 423 students who started at Wheaton College as first-time freshman, 305 graduate within four years.

Wheaton College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 78%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 57 percent of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent grads have an average starting salary of $39,966 a year. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $34,530 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Wheaton College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wheaton College a good school for you?

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Where is Wheaton College Located?

Wheaton College is located in the suburban setting of Norton, Massachusetts, less than an hour from Boston.

If you want to see Wheaton College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 495 to Norton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

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