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Wheaton College
Wheaton, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Wheaton, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading650 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 730
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,362
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,829
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,000
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,258
Earnings 5yr: $83,645
Debt: $24,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,566
Earnings 5yr: $69,891
Debt: $20,356
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,104
Earnings 5yr: $58,390
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,230
Earnings 5yr: $53,995
Debt: $23,875
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,371
Earnings 5yr: $55,194
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,695
Earnings 5yr: $63,267
Debt: $23,250
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,647
Earnings 5yr: $54,198
Debt: $21,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,974
Earnings 5yr: $55,639
Debt: $22,625
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,374
Earnings 5yr: $49,942
Debt: $25,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,635
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,650
Religious Education.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,605
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,329
Earnings 5yr: $42,365
Debt: $24,556
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,076
Earnings 5yr: $72,113
Debt: $23,685
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,363
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,281
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,501
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $76,296
Debt: $21,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,181
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,261
Debt: $23,147
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$26,975
In-State Tuition$45,546
Out-of-State Tuition$45,546
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,270
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,756
Completion Signals
85%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$216/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$117,082
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