Wheaton College, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with a Nondenominational Church
Main Campus
Wheaton College Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity75
Retention82
Graduation84
Earnings38
Diversity37
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wheaton College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education6%
Engineering2%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences16%
Theology and Religious Vocations7%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Wheaton College
83%
Admission Rate
650
Median SAT Math
665
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)620–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)27–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wheaton College
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$48K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wheaton College
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
88%
Repayment Rate
$235
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 42% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 87% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 88% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 93% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 96% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wheaton College
92%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 77% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 88% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 90% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 82% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% | 43% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 82% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 81% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wheaton College
91%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wheaton College
2,364
Undergraduates
93%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
543
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 40% | 43% |
Location Map
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