Wheaton College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wheaton, Illinois with 2,121 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $26,059 a year after grants and graduates 82% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Wheaton College acceptance rate and admissions
Wheaton College admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 650 to 740, math 610 to 730). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Wheaton College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Oct 15, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action II | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Feb 15, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action II, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Wheaton College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Wheaton College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $47,770 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,660 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $61,593 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,059 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,059 a year after grants and scholarships, $35,534 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Wheaton College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Wheaton College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 82% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $68,390 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Wheaton College majors and what graduates earn
Wheaton College awarded bachelor's degrees in 36 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from economics ($84,829).
All 36 majors at Wheaton College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Wheaton College
11 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 11 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 61 | $50,655 | $41,000 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Master's | 52 | $53,737 | n/a |
| Religious Education | Master's | 29 | $36,623 | $22,705 |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 26 | $40,429 | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Professional doctorate | 21 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 20 | n/a | $41,000 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 16 | $32,181 | n/a |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Archeology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,121 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wheaton College?
Wheaton College admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Wheaton College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $47,770. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,059 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 650 to 740 in reading and writing and 610 to 730 in math, and 28 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Wheaton College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Wheaton College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College?
82% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Wheaton College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $68,390 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.