Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL · Liberal arts · Founded 1860

Tuition (in-state)$46,000
Student : faculty11:1
Acceptance85%
Enrollment2,900
Walk score58

Education

Programs Biblical and theological studies, business, psychology, biology, communication
Graduation 88% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $46,000
Out-of-state tuition $46,000
Room and board $13,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 11:1
Tenure Roughly 65-80% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty teach all first-year courses.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 88%

Location and walk score

58/ 100
Setting College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride
Climate Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters
Getting around Campus and city bus routes; car optional

Things to do nearby

  • Downtown Wheaton
  • Campus events and NCAA athletics
  • Regional parks and trails within an hour

Graduate degrees

  • Undergraduate only; graduate study through partner institutions

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$50,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months85%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Major employers in the Wheaton, IL region
  • National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

72%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Career center internship placements
  • Faculty-mentored undergraduate research

Alumni

Living alumni 40,000
Where graduates go Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits

Notable graduates

  • See institution's alumni association for notable graduates

Teams

Division NCAA Division III
Conference CCIW
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports

Scholarships

Merit scholarships$5,000 to $20,000 per year · Deadline: Automatic on admission
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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