Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
89.98%
SAT Average
1,363
ACT Range
27-32
Wheaton College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 89.98%. This means approximately 900 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,087 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
89.98%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $43,930 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,930 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $56,447 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $26,984 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.20% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 46.52% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Wheaton College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$43,930
Room and board
$12,390
Books and supplies
$910
Other expenses
$2,440
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$56,447
Average net price
$26,984
Average aid coverage
52%
$29,463 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Wheaton College pays approximately $26,984 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Wheaton College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Wheaton College net price
$26,984
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Wheaton College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $43,930 and average net price at $26,984. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$43,930
Current net price
$26,984
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
86.55%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$63,756
Undergraduates
2,087
10-Year Median Earnings - Wheaton College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Wheaton College graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Wheaton College?
Undergraduates
2,087
Completion rate
86.55%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.20%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
46.52%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.20% of Wheaton College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 46.52% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Wheaton College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Wheaton College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Wheaton College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Wheaton College is listed at 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Wheaton College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | 89.98% | $43,930 | $26,984 | $63,756 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?
Wheaton College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 89.98%.
How much is Wheaton College tuition?
Wheaton College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $43,930.
What is Wheaton College's average net price?
Wheaton College's average net price in the local dataset is $26,984.
What does Wheaton College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,966 for Wheaton College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Wheaton College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $63,756 for Wheaton College.
Is Wheaton College accredited?
Wheaton College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Wheaton College?
The local dataset lists 2,087 undergraduate students at Wheaton College.
What percentage of Wheaton College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Wheaton College in the local dataset is 20.20%.
What is the federal loan rate at Wheaton College?
The federal loan rate for Wheaton College in the local dataset is 46.52%.
Where should I verify Wheaton College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Wheaton College or the latest official federal education data.