Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Private

Norton, MA

Located in Norton, MA, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private small school with roughly 1,773 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 68% of applicants. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $78,769/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate68%

SAT range1220–1390

ACT range29–33

Undergrads1,773

Yield (admits who enroll)15%

Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$79,311

4-year grad rate74%

Median earnings, 10yr out$67,725

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 loans78%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"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

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$64,701/yr

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Neurobiology and Neurosciences$61,194/yr

Biology, General$43,012/yr

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Business Administration, Management and Operations$78,769/yr

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General$59,381/yr

History

History$48,095/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$54,483/yr

Social Sciences

Political Science and Government$53,285/yr

Visual and Performing Arts

Film/Video and Photographic Arts$54,106/yr

Fine and Studio Arts$38,389/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 capacity1,768

Typical room charge$7,850

Typical board charge$6,950

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

GPAConsidered, not required

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 (Massachusetts)'s acceptance rate?

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?

Admitted students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) typically score between 1220–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?

Admitted students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) typically score between 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) cost?

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s total cost of attendance is reported at $79,311 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) require students to live on campus?

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

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