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Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private · 2,121 undergrads

Wheaton College admits 87% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Wheaton College?

87% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1260–1470 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,040 applied, 1,783 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Wheaton College cost?

$26,059 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $61,593.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,810
$30,000–$48,000$18,931
$48,000–$75,000$19,951
$75,000–$110,000$21,022
over $110,000$35,155

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Wheaton College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Wheaton College's fall 2027 rule yet. Wheaton College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Wheaton College's site

What it's like

2,121
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Wheaton, IL.
93%
of first-years come back for year two.
82%
finish in four years. 87% within six.
$68.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$24k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Wheaton College is on

Easiest to get into in IllinoisColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 30 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?
87% for fall 2024: 1,783 of 2,040 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1260 to 1470 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Wheaton College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,951 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $61,593.
What is Wheaton College's graduation rate?
87% of students finish within six years and 82% within four (IPEDS).