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Wheaton College

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Wheaton, IL

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Located in Wheaton, IL, Wheaton College is a private small school with roughly 2,121 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 87% of applicants get in. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $84,829/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate87%
SAT range1260–1470
ACT range28–32
Undergrads2,121
Yield (admits who enroll)30%
Next deadlineOct 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$59,263
4-year grad rate86%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,756

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out88%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics$80,258/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$60,695/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,374/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$52,647/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$42,635/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$69,566/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$40,076/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,974/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$84,829/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$65,230/yr
Anthropology$37,501/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education$42,605/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$40,329/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$38,363/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,155
Typical room charge$6,870
Typical board charge$4,820

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?

Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Wheaton College?

Admitted students at Wheaton College typically score between 1260–1470 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Wheaton College?

Admitted students at Wheaton College typically score between 28–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Wheaton College cost?

Wheaton College's total cost of attendance is reported at $59,263 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Wheaton College?

Wheaton College's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Wheaton College require students to live on campus?

No -- Wheaton College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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