Overview

Wheaton College is a University institution located in Wheaton, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL  60187-5593
United States

Contact Jason Kircher
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@wheaton.edu
Phone: 630-752-5011
Fax: 630-752-5285

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Religious Education
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,866

Applied

1,679

Accepted

2,119

Enrolled

Female Admissions

974

Females Applied

891

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

892

Males Applied

788

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.73

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	3 recommendations
Other requirements:	Christian Faith Reference

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	No
Other early decision plan	October 15th	December 31st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	664	650	720
SAT Math	656	610	720
ACT Composite	29	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

45,420

Private

Fees

13,010

Room & board

7,640

Room only

Financial Aid

32,567

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,706

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,368

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,465

Avg. Loan Aid

16,096

Avg. Grant Aid

17,552

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,119

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

94%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.95%
Black or African American	2.64%
White or Caucasian	68.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	10.06%
Two or more races	6.28%
Other	1.29%

Gender

Male (44.97%)

Female (55.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	91%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Mastodon March, Talent Show and Presidents Ball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Discipleship small groups, intramurals, Club Sports, Christian Service Council and New Student Orientation

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No		No
Golf			No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf			No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

353

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 192

Part-time - 161

Male - 212

Female - 141