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Wheaton College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$47,330 |
| Admission
Success rate |
41% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,551 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Norton, MA 02766
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,036 (14,690 urban / 3,346 rural) |
| Households | 5,872 (2.79 people per house) |
| Families | 4,472 (3.22 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 268 |
| Pop. — Asian | 235 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 66 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,794 |
| Pop. — Other | 873 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Wheaton College?
Ranks 81st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $36,430 | $36,430 | $36,430 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,138 | $1,138 | $1,138 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $47,330 | $47,330 | $47,330 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $47,330 | $47,330 | $47,330 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $40,190 | $40,190 | $40,190 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $32,115 |
$32,115 |
$32,115 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $940 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,830 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,060 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,830 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,060 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,560 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $55 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,614 (1,184 male / 2,430 female) |
| Admitted | 1,464 (598 male / 866 female) |
| Admission rate | 41% |
| First-time Enrollment | 410 (171 male / 239 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 410 (171 male / 239 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,551 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Wheaton College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Wheaton College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | New England Women's & Meni's Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | New England Women's & Meni's Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | New England Women's & Meni's Athletic Conference |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,565 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,560 |
| Board Fee | $4,080 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Wheaton College Ranks 3244th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,972 | 55 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,258 | 48 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $15,725 | 288 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,535 | 187 | |
| Any financial aid type | 298 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Wheaton College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 16 | 22 | 38 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 23 | 39 | 62 |
Hispanic | 16 | 33 | 49 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 33 | 51 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 5 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 471 | 750 | 1,221 |
Race Unknown | 49 | 76 | 125 |
| Total | 593 | 958 | 1,551 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Wheaton College Ranks 342nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $75,769 ($81,453 male / $69,995 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 127 (64 male / 63 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $2,784,361 |
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