Wheaton College (MA)

Wheaton College (MA) is one of the leading colleges in Massachusetts. Deadlines for application are Early Decision - November 15 and Early Decision II - January 15 and Early Action - November 15 and Regular - January 15 . For more information, call 508-286-8251 or send email at admission@wheatoncollege.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 0
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: N/A
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 14% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 18% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 16% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 14% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 16% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 4% 2.00 - 2.49
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    600 - 680
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    550 - 660
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    27 - 32
  • Deadlines

    Early Decision
    November 15
    Early Decision II
    January 15
    Early Action
    November 15
    Regular
    January 15

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African-American/Black Studies.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    French Studies.
    German Studies.
    Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
    Italian Studies.
    Russian Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Bioinformatics.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Neuroscience.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
    German Language and Literature.
    Latin Language and Literature.
    Modern Greek Language and Literature.
    Russian Language and Literature.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, Other.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Ancient Studies/Civilization.
    Mathematics and Computer Science.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Astronomy and Astrophysics.
    Astronomy.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Music, General.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
  • Prominent Alumni

    Julian Edelman
    2019, BIS, Integrative Studies, Retired professional football wide receiver and punt returner in the NFL playing for the New England Patriots from 2009 to 2020. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion and a Super Bowl MVP.
    Allison Brager, Ph.D
    2011, Ph.D., Biological Sciences - Physiology, One of the few females who is an active duty neuroscientist in the United States Army and is in pipeline to become an astronaut. In addition, she is a two-time CrossFit Games and regional competitor, and has won eight gold medals, one silver in track and field and set a new record in the women's pole vault at the 10th Gay Olympics in Paris, France, in 2018.
    Brian Michael Smith
    2005, BS, Radio-Television,, Actor best known for his television roles on Fox's 9-1-1 Lone Star, OWN's Queen Sugar and Showtime's The L: World: Generation Q. He has also appeared on NBC's Chicago P.D., HBO's Girls and Showtime's Homeland. Smith is known for ground-breaking performances on television and advocacy for trans representation in media.
    Timothy Eippert
    1992, BBA, Marketing, CEO of Stratus Unlimited, LLC, which merged with Icon, to form one of the largest brand implementation companies in the United States
    Gigi Musarra
    1995, BA, Fashion DesiGlobal design director of Champion Men's and Women's Athletics and Sport at Hanesbrands Inc. She has also held lead design positions at Sears Holdings Corporation, Lords and Taylor, Ann Taylor and Dana Buchman.gn,
    Catherine Ross, Ph.D.
    1971, BA History, BA Sociology, Harry West Professor of City & Regional Planning and Director, Center for Quality Growth and Regional at Georgia Institute of Technology. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Auto Club Group (ACG)
    Gary Bengier
    1977, BBA, Computer Science Within Business Organization, Retired vice president of strategic planning and development for eBay, Inc.

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 15
  • Required Forms

    • Business Farm Supp
    • FAFSA
    • Forms CSSProfile
    • Forms Divorced Parent
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $55904
    Required Fees
    $462
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $940
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $6614
    Transportation for Commuters
    $300
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $14378
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal and Institutional
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 85/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1774
    Foreign Countries Represented
    67
  • Demographics

    • Asian 4.43%
    • African-American 5.51%
    • Hispanic 8.63%
    • Caucasian 66.91%
    • Male 40%
    • Female 60%
    • Аre out of state 63

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    96%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 88/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    98%
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    110
    Number of Honor Societies
    10
    Number of Social Sororities
    0
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (13)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Field Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Synchronized Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Health
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Stonehill College
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    74%
    Graduate in 5 years
    78%
    Graduate in 6 years
    78%
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $52700
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $100900
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $55600
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $105100
    Percent High Job Meaning
    53%
    Percent STEM
    28%
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 86/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Mon-Fri
      • Saturdays Sept-Nov and April
      • Weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm
      • select Sat. 9:00 am-2:00 pm
      • 508-286-8251
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      https://admission.wheatoncollege.edu/portal/campus-visits?_ga=2.47054446.819377338.1549289496-1248906866.1548946952