Wheaton College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630-752-5000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Nondenominational |
| Date founded | 1860 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 80 acres |
| County | DuPage |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 264 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 289 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 553 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 912 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,131 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,043 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 41 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 35 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 76 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 953 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,166 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,119 |
| Total enrollment | 2,119 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| White | 68% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 94% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 51 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 25 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $45,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $45,420 |
| Fees | $300 |
| Books and supplies | $936 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $14,048 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Karen Belling |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Student Financial Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630-752-5700 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | November 10 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $36,706 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 79% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,394 |
| Scholarship or grant | $15,345 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $32,567 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 74% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,465 |
| Scholarship or grant | $17,552 |
| Work study | $1,936 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 462 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 365 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,513 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,241 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 57% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $29,194 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Jason Kircher |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-222-2419 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | Christians |
| Number of male applicants | 892 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 788 |
| Number of female applicants | 974 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 891 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,866 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,679 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | January 15 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | April 1 |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | October 15 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 31 |
| Number who applied for early action | 1,063 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 972 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | March 15 |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Christian Faith Reference |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Important |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Very important |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 500 - 599 | 17% |
| 600 - 699 | 50% |
| 700 - 800 | 32% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 664 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 1% |
| 500 - 599 | 11% |
| 600 - 699 | 43% |
| 700 - 800 | 46% |
| Average SAT math score | 656 |
| ACT score | |
| 18 - 23 | 6% |
| 24 - 29 | 41% |
| 30 - 36 | 53% |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.73 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 96% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 75% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 45% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 94% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 82% |
| Between four and five years | 3% |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 353 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 124 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Nursing | Master's at Elmhurst College |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Members of the Christian College Consortium, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (325) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Buswell Memorial Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 96 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Discipleship small groups, intramurals, Club Sports, Christian Service Council, New Student Orientation |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 91% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Cooperative housing (share room and board expenses; must participate in household chores to reduce living expenses) available | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 58% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 41% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Video mock interviews, recent graduate transitional program, mentoring/networking database |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Terrance Campbell |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director of Graduate Admissions |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-222-2419 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 953 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,166 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,119 |
| Total enrollment | 2,119 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 16 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $19,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $19,440 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 16 credit hours per year.) |