Wheaton College

Wheaton College

501 College Ave - Wheaton, IL 60187
Great Lakes Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Small Size
2,119 Undergrad Enrollment
10:1 Student:Faculty
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Wheaton College
501 College Ave - Wheaton, IL 60187
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From Wheaton College

Wheaton is the quintessential distinctively Christian liberal arts college in the U.S., located just 25 miles west of Chicago. It is the academic home for globally diverse, intellectually ambitious, deeply faithful Christians who want comprehensive world-class quality in an environment of curiosity, conviction, and community.

Choose from 40+ majors in the liberal arts and sciences and six in the Conservatory of Music, including honors and undergraduate research opportunities and superior academic credentials that will open doors to top graduate programs. You'll receive career development and networking through our Center for Vocation and Career.

Faith, living, and learning are intimately intertwined, with 90% of students living in on-campus housing all four years. Wheaton offers generous need-based aid, academic Presidential scholarship levels, and is highly competitive in Men's and Women’s NCAA Division III Athletics.

Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Wheaton College

Neighborhood

Wheaton's tree-lined campus sits in a charming residential neighborhood with easy access to downtown Wheaton's walkable main street, featuring local restaurants, cafes, and shops just a short stroll away. The area offers a safe, community-oriented atmosphere with a mix of student-friendly establishments and family-owned businesses, creating a welcoming environment for both studying and socializing. The proximity to Chicago via commuter rail provides opportunities for weekend adventures while maintaining the peaceful, collegiate feel of a smaller town.
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60
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Admissions & Enrollment

  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
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Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 26 1260 - 1440  
ACT 19 27 - 32  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,866 47 % 52 % -
Number admitted 1,679 46 % 53 % 1 %
Number enrolled 553 47 % 52 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
 Latin American Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
 Business/Managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
 Computer Science
Education
 Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Music Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering
 Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
 English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
History
 History
Mathematics and Statistics
 Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
 Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
 Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
 Philosophy
Physical Sciences
 Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics
Psychology
 Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
 Anthropology
Archaeology
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Theology and Religious Vocations
 Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
 Art/Art Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition
Music
Music

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

Committed to the principle that truth is revealed by God through Christ "in Whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge," Wheaton College seeks to relate Christian liberal arts education to the needs of contemporary society. The curricular approach is designed to combine faith and learning in order to produce a biblical perspective needed to relate Christian experience to the demands of those needs.