Wheaton College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wheaton College is a private research university in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling about 2,121 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,756 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $45,546
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,975 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.40% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,121 98.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 63.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1380
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,572
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,866
- Room & Board: $13,010 annual estimate
Wheaton College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wheaton College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wheaton College?
Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, IL (ZIP 60187-5593).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Wheaton College public or private?
Wheaton College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wheaton College cost?
Published tuition: $45,546.
Average net price after aid: $26,975.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,001 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,587 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,553 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,176 |
| $110,001+ | $33,435 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $182,184.
How hard is it to get into Wheaton College?
Admission rate: 87.40%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1380 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wheaton College?
Total enrollment: 2,121 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,572 students.
Graduate enrollment: 724 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College?
150%-time completion rate: 84.75%.
First-year retention: 92.6%.
What do graduates of Wheaton College earn?
Median earnings: $50,270 six years after entry; $63,756 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
21.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wheaton College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Clinical Psychology (67 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (54 completions)
- Missions/Missionary Studies (53 completions)
- Religious Education (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (40 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (39 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (38 completions)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (33 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (31 completions)
- Community Psychology (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wheaton College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.40%; completion rate 84.75%; median earnings $63,756 at 10 years; net price $26,975. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$45,546
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wheaton College was $45,546.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,975
2024 Value
In 2024 Wheaton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,975.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$107,900 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,975 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$182,184 4-Year Tuition
$13,010 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$936 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$59,492 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$237,968 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wheaton College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.32% 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 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 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 | $30,880 | $30,880 | $23,858 |
| 2014 | $31,900 | $31,900 | $23,900 |
| 2015 | $32,950 | $32,950 | $25,260 |
| 2016 | $34,050 | $34,050 | $25,101 |
| 2017 | $35,190 | $35,190 | $28,005 |
| 2018 | $36,420 | $36,420 | $26,180 |
| 2019 | $37,700 | $37,700 | $25,358 |
| 2020 | $39,100 | $39,100 | $25,692 |
| 2021 | $40,820 | $40,820 | $25,287 |
| 2022 | $42,240 | $42,240 | $26,877 |
| 2023 | $43,930 | $43,930 | $26,984 |
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
87.40% Acceptance Rate
1,866 Total Applicants
1,679 Students Admitted
553 First-Time Students Enrolled
32.94% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1380
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 reported total enrollment of about 2,121 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.2%), Asian (8.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). About 21.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wheaton College in 2024 is 2,121 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,572 students. Graduate enrollment is about 724 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.6%
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 67.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
75.74% 100% Completion Time
84.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.74% of students graduating from Wheaton College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Clinical Psychology: 25% male / 75% female
- Business/Managerial Economics: 74% male / 26% female
- Missions/Missionary Studies: 47% male / 53% 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.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$63,756 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
490.88% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wheaton College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Clinical Psychology: 67 completions
2. Business/Managerial Economics: 54 completions
3. Missions/Missionary Studies: 53 completions
4. Religious Education: 45 completions
5. Psychology, General: 40 completions
6. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 39 completions
7. English Language and Literature, General: 38 completions
8. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 33 completions
9. Theology/Theological Studies: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Wheaton College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wheaton College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wheaton College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 63.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,473
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,388
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 is a private non-profit institution located in Wheaton, IL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Clinical Psychology, Business/Managerial Economics, Missions/Missionary Studies. Enrollment is approximately 2,121 students. Student body composition includes White (67.2%), Asian (8.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). The admission rate is 87.40%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1380. The 150%-time completion rate is 84.75%. Approximately 21.71% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Wheaton, IL 60187-5593
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.75% graduation rate, Wheaton College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wheaton College located?
Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, IL.
What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wheaton College is 87.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,866 applicants and 1,679 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wheaton College cost?
Reported tuition is $45,546 and average net price is $26,975 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,010 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wheaton College?
Wheaton College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,572 students, White (67.2%), Asian (8.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Wheaton College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wheaton College reports midpoint SAT about 1380 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Wheaton College earn?
Median earnings are $50,270 six years after entry and $63,756 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wheaton College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Wheaton College public or private?
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wheaton, IL.
Is Wheaton College an HBCU?
No. Wheaton College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wheaton College a tribal college?
No. Wheaton College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wheaton College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wheaton College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.7%).
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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.