Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,768
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in Norton, Massachusetts, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,180

Cost of attendance at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,180

Cost of attendance at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) received on average $41,156 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$41,156

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	103	23%	$4,633	$477,157
Other Federal Grant	103	23%	$5,835	$600,988
State Grant/Scholarships	63	14%	$2,358	$148,550
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	457	100%	$39,515	$18,058,559
Total Grant & Scholarships	457	100%	$41,156	$18,808,097

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) students is 72.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.6%.

72.9%

asian 69.6% 16 students
African American 74.1% 20 students
white 70.8% 182 students
unknown 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 74.3% 26 students
International Students 79.3% 46 students
Mixed Race 78.6% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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