At a glance
Average net price
$26,975
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
84.8%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
2,121
In-state tuition
$45,546
Out-of-state tuition
$45,546
Cost of attendance
$59,263
Median earnings (10y)
$63,756
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,380
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 92.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (37%), social sciences (28%), stem (23%).
- STEM23%
- Health1%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts37%
- Social sciences28%
- Social sciences16.2%~344 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business10.2%~217 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~209 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English7.3%~156 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology7.0%~147 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.8%~143 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~143 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication6.6%~139 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.6%~98 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics3.3%~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~66 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering2.7%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.5%~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 155 | $47,492 | $24,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 99 | $37,694 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 98 | $24,825 | $22,625 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | $26,471 | $21,500 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Master's | 80 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 71 | $62,269 | $21,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 69 | $34,982 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | $22,429 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 59 | $42,251 | $25,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 58 | $28,924 | $24,556 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $23,147 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $26,650 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | $25,480 | $20,356 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 46 | $38,767 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 40 | $33,417 | $23,875 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 36 | $34,581 | $23,685 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 35 | $40,082 | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 34 | $30,613 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 33 | $21,846 | — |
| Religious Education. | Master's | 32 | $30,063 | — |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $25,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $23,281 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 16 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Doctoral | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wheaton College
Wheaton College is a mid-sized institution located in Wheaton, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,121 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wheaton College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,975 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $45,546 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $59,263 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 84.8%, a strong completion outcome. 92.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,756 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wheaton College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (37% of credentials), social sciences (28% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Wheaton College accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,380. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Wheaton, Illinois (suburb), Wheaton College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wheaton College
Q.How much does Wheaton College cost?
The average net price at Wheaton College is $26,975 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $59,263.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College?
Wheaton College has a 6-year graduation rate of 84.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Wheaton College?
Wheaton College admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Wheaton College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wheaton College graduate earns $63,756 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wheaton College?
Published tuition is $45,546 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wheaton College located?
Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, Illinois (ZIP 60187).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wheaton College at their official website.