PrivateSuburbanWheaton College (Massachusetts)
Wheatonma.edu
Norton, Massachusetts 02766-2322
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private institution in Norton with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1321, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,725 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,934.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1834, Eliza Wheaton Strong, the daughter of Laban Wheaton, died at the age of thirty-nine.
- •Lyon created the first curriculum with the goal that it be equal in quality to those of men's colleges.
- •She also provided the first principal, Eunice Caldwell.
- •Wheaton Female Seminary opened in Norton, Massachusetts on 22 April 1835, with 50 students and three teachers.
- •Lyon and Caldwell left Wheaton to open Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in 1837 (now Mount Holyoke College).
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
Lesley Stahl
CBS News journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent
Catherine Keener
Two-time Academy Award-nominated actress
Christine Todd Whitman
Former Governor of New Jersey and EPA Administrator
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
King of Bhutan
Gabe Amo
U.S. Representative from Rhode Island
Nick Fradiani
American Idol Season 14 winner
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1321
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 15
Decision by December 15
Early Decision II (Binding)
January 15
Decision by February 15
Early Action
November 15
Decision by December 15
Regular Decision
January 15
Decision by March 31
Reply by May 1
SAT/ACT optional for admission consideration.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
April 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Need-blind for domestic students.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,000
Academics
Flexible curriculum with Connections requirement but no traditional core.
Research: Mars Room for collaborative research; funding available for student-faculty research.
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Programs (38)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Industries
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Compact 400-acre campus; academic buildings within walking distance.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Wheaton Farmwalkable
26-acre student-run organic farm on campus.
Norton Reservoir
Scenic walking and recreation area.
Providence, RI
City with culture, dining, and WaterFire events 15 miles away.
Boston
Major city 28 miles north.
Cape Cod
Beach destinations an hour south.
Days out near Norton
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