Wheaton College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,500 within 10 years; strong 85% graduation rate.
About This School
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wheaton, Illinois with approximately 2,121 undergraduate students enrolled. Wheaton College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,975 per year. The graduation rate is 85%, and the typical graduate earns $60,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wheaton College may refer to:Wheaton College (Illinois), a private Christian, coeducational, liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois Wheaton College (Massachusetts), a private secular, coeducational, liberal arts college in Norton, Massachusetts
This is a strong option for students seeking a tight-knit Christian liberal arts education — a 94% freshman retention rate and 87% graduation rate suggest students who enroll genuinely thrive here. The financial picture is reasonable, with median debt at graduation of just $20,000 and median earnings of $60,500 a decade out, giving graduates a manageable debt-to-income ratio. The 90% acceptance rate means admission isn't highly competitive, so students looking for a selective academic environment may want to weigh that, but for the right fit — particularly those who value the school's evangelical Christian mission — it delivers solid outcomes.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Wheaton College graduates earn most above the national rate in Communication and Media Studies ($60,695 vs $56,359 nationally), and most below it in Philosophy ($40,076 vs $54,455).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | 74 | $80,258 | $77,981 | +$2,277 |
| Psychology, General | 56 | $49,974 | $50,706 | −$732 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | $52,647 | $48,590 | +$4,057 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 34 | $60,695 | $56,359 | +$4,336 |
| Economics | 31 | $84,829 | $82,686 | +$2,143 |
| Music | 28 | $40,329 | $42,892 | −$2,563 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 26 | $42,635 | $55,000 | −$12,365 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 26 | $48,374 | $47,382 | +$992 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | $38,363 | $41,367 | −$3,004 |
| Religious Education | 18 | $42,605 | $43,633 | −$1,028 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 16 | $65,230 | $66,596 | −$1,366 |
| Philosophy | 15 | $40,076 | $54,455 | −$14,379 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,121 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wheaton College?
Wheaton College has an acceptance rate of 87%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Wheaton College hard to get into?
Not especially. Wheaton College has an acceptance rate of 87%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Wheaton College cost?
The average net price at Wheaton College is about $26,975 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College?
Wheaton College has a graduation rate of 85%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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