Wheaton,
IL
About Wheaton College
Wheaton College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Wheaton, Illinois. Wheaton College was founded in 1860. The college currently enrolls around 3,021 students per year, including 2,322 undergraduate students.
Wheaton College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Wheaton College. Wheaton College admitted 86% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,993 applications received in 2022, 1,719 students were offered admission.
| Wheaton College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 91% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 32% |
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Wheaton College is locatedin the town of Wheaton, Illinois, in the suburbs of Chicago.
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College Info
Wheaton College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wheaton College is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Wheaton College ACT Scores
ACT Range
27 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
27 to 32
27 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Wheaton College is 29. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Wheaton College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Wheaton College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1260 - 1410
Math SAT Range
640 - 720
Reading SAT Range
610 - 710
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
1260 to 1410
1260 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Wheaton College students is 1321. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Wheaton College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1260 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1260 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Wheaton College.
Wheaton College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$52,370
In State$52,370
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Wheaton College is like? There are approximately 3,021 students enrolled at Wheaton College, including 2,322 undergraduate students and 699 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 25% percent are from IL and 75% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time25%
In State75%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,021
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
86%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$40,570
Out-of-State
$40,570
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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