Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Wheaton College is a private liberal arts college in Norton, Massachusetts. Wheaton was founded in 1834 as a female seminary. The trustees officially changed the name of the Wheaton Female Seminary to Wheaton College in 1912 after receiving a college charter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It remained one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States until men began to be admitted in 1988. It enrolls 1,669 undergraduate students.

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68%

Acceptance

$29,822

Net price

1,773

Enrollment

73%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

68%

Acceptance rate

1,308

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading640–720

SAT Math580–670

ACT Composite29–33

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,822

Average net price

$63,960

In-state tuition

$63,960

Out-of-state tuition

$16,200

Room & board

$940

Books & supplies

$79,311

Total cost of attendance

22%

Students receiving Pell grants

78%

Students with federal loans

$26,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$20,076

$30–48K

$21,528

$48–75K

$28,299

$75–110K

$28,639

$110K+

$33,956

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Biology18.8%

Business16.7%

Visual & Performing Arts13.8%

Social Sciences10.2%

Psychology8.8%

Education5.7%

History5.5%

English5.0%

Natural Resources3.6%

Computer Science2.6%

After Graduation

$67,725

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,607

Median earnings (6 yrs)

73%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$17,319

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,773

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

15%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) FAQ

Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) a public or private school?

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private nonprofit institution located in Norton, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has an acceptance rate of 68%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) cost?

The average annual net price at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is $29,822 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $63,960.

What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?

About 73% of students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) students earn a median of $67,725 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?

Admitted students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) have an average SAT score of 1,308 and an ACT midpoint of 30. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) enrolls about 1,773 students.

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