Wheaton College, Massachusetts
Norton, MA · Private
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Wheaton College, Massachusetts admitted 62.8% of applicants university-wide (3,778 of 6,014).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 62.8% | 3,778 | 6,014 |
| In-state | 82.4% | 1,395 | 1,693 |
| Out-of-state | 82.5% | 2,074 | 2,515 |
| International applicants | 17.1% | 309 | 1,806 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 37.3% | 78 | 209 |
| Men | 54.5% | 1,216 | 2,231 |
| Women | 67.9% | 2,545 | 3,749 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 37.3%, vs 62.8% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,778 admitted students, 456 enrolled (12.1% yield).
Wheaton College, Massachusetts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1215–1370
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 27–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Wheaton College, Massachusetts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $85,600/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,600 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $85,600/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,076 |
| $30k–48k | $21,528 |
| $48k–75k | $28,299 |
| $75k–110k | $28,639 |
| Over $110k | $33,956 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Wheaton Scholar Award — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Wheaton College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Wheaton Scholar Award — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Wheaton College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Wheaton College, Massachusetts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Why are you interested in attending Wheaton College?300 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $67,725
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 72.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 88.3%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Wheaton College, Massachusetts · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #76
- WSJ: #382
- Forbes: #420
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Wheaton College, Massachusetts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (15%), Business & marketing (14%), Visual & performing arts (14%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 62% of class sections have under 20 students.
Wheaton College, Massachusetts U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.