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Known for business

Wheaton College is a private institution in Wheaton with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1363, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,756 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,984.

Established

1860

Motto

Christo et Regno Ejus

Mascot

Tor the Mastodon

Type

Private liberal arts college

Division

Division III

90%

Acceptance

1363

SAT Avg

2,087

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

87%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$63,756

Earnings 10yr

$26,984

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#53

Forbes

2025

#75

More About This School

Varsity Sports — King Arena

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History & Fun Facts

•Wheaton's first president, Jonathan Blanchard, was a former president of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and a staunch abolitionist with ties to Oberlin College.
•He took on the role as president in 1860, having suggested several Congregationalist appointees to the board of trustees the previous year.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1363

Reading & WritingMid: 660

650720

MathMid: 680

610720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30

2732

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,930

Room & Board$12,390

Books & Supplies$910

Total Cost of Attendance$56,447

Average Net Price$26,984

Median Debt at Graduation$23,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,966

$30–48K$18,623

$48–75K$20,430

$75–110K$24,968

$110K+$35,320

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Programs (50)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.6%

Freshman Retention93.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,270

10 Years$63,756

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

94%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

2,087

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Black 3%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 10%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

24 mi(42 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

81 mi(140 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

177 mi(307 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare12 mi

MKEMilwaukee75 mi

INDIndianapolis176 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL24 mi

~42 min drive

Milwaukee, WI81 mi

~2h 20m drive

Indianapolis, IN177 mi

~5h 7m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Deadline Calendar

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (50)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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