Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private university in Norton, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,773 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.73% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,725 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $63,960
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,822 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 67.73% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,773 99.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 14.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 73.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1308
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,836
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,702
- Room & Board: $16,200 annual estimate
Wheaton College (Massachusetts): what the data shows
Common questions about Wheaton College (Massachusetts), answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is located in Norton, MA (ZIP 02766-2322).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) public or private?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) cost?
Published tuition: $63,960.
Average net price after aid: $29,822.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,076 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,528 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,299 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,639 |
| $110,001+ | $33,956 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $255,840.
How hard is it to get into Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Admission rate: 67.73%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1308 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Total enrollment: 1,773 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,836 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
150%-time completion rate: 72.82%.
First-year retention: 82.2%.
What do graduates of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) earn?
Median earnings: $51,607 six years after entry; $67,725 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
22.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (63 completions)
- Psychology, General (50 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (38 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (22 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (20 completions)
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies (18 completions)
- Neuroscience (17 completions)
- Sociology, General (17 completions)
- Public Health, General (17 completions)
- Biochemistry (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 67.73%; completion rate 72.82%; median earnings $67,725 at 10 years; net price $29,822. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$63,960
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) was $63,960.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,822
2024 Value
In 2024 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,822.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$119,288 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,822 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$255,840 4-Year Tuition
$16,200 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$940 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$81,100 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$324,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wheaton College (Massachusetts).
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
77.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $45,074 | $45,074 | $30,179 |
| 2014 | $46,423 | $46,423 | $31,173 |
| 2015 | $47,700 | $47,700 | $31,172 |
| 2016 | $49,012 | $49,012 | $28,649 |
| 2017 | $50,850 | $50,850 | $27,875 |
| 2018 | $52,626 | $52,626 | $29,053 |
| 2019 | $54,568 | $54,568 | $26,809 |
| 2020 | $56,366 | $56,366 | $26,575 |
| 2021 | $58,180 | $58,180 | $26,427 |
| 2022 | $60,230 | $60,230 | $32,248 |
| 2023 | $62,080 | $62,080 | $30,934 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67.73% Acceptance Rate
4,702 Total Applicants
3,354 Students Admitted
522 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.56% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1308
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reported total enrollment of about 1,773 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), and Black or African American (5.2%). About 22.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 14.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2024 is 1,773 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,836 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
68.15% 100% Completion Time
72.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 68.15% of students graduating from Wheaton College (Massachusetts) completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 26% male / 74% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wheaton College (Massachusetts).
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$67,725 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
467.74% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wheaton College (Massachusetts).
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 63 completions
2. Psychology, General: 50 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 38 completions
4. English Language and Literature, General: 22 completions
5. Political Science and Government, General: 20 completions
6. Film/Cinema/Media Studies: 18 completions
7. Neuroscience: 17 completions
8. Sociology, General: 17 completions
9. Public Health, General: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Wheaton College (Massachusetts).
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wheaton College (Massachusetts) from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 73.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,150
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,319
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private non-profit institution located in Norton, MA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,773 students. Student body composition includes White (70.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), Black or African American (5.2%). The admission rate is 67.73%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1308. The 150%-time completion rate is 72.82%. Approximately 22.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 14.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Norton, MA 02766-2322
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) located?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is located in Norton, MA.
What is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is 67.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,702 applicants and 3,354 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) cost?
Reported tuition is $63,960 and average net price is $29,822 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,200 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,836 students, White (70.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
About 14.7% of students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) reports midpoint SAT about 1308 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) earn?
Median earnings are $51,607 six years after entry and $67,725 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) public or private?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private nonprofit institution located in Norton, MA.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) an HBCU?
No. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) a tribal college?
No. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.