4-Year School
Wheaton College
Norton, MA
1,688
Students
41,564
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
47%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Wheaton College is a 4-year institution located in Norton, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
26 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
United States
Norton, MA 02766
United States
Contact
Grant M. Gosselin
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission and Student Aid
Email: admission@wheatoncollege.edu
Phone: 508-286-8251
Fax: 508-286-8271
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission and Student Aid
Email: admission@wheatoncollege.edu
Phone: 508-286-8251
Fax: 508-286-8271
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| French Studies |
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| German Studies |
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| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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| Italian Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Bioinformatics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Classics And Classical Languages Related |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Russian |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics Related |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,089
Applied
2,916
Accepted
1,688
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,999
Females Applied
1,878
Females Accepted
63%
Male Admissions
3,090
Males Applied
1,038
Males Accepted
34%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.44
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | January 15th | |
| Transfer | May 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 631 | 590 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 616 | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 26 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,288
Fees
338
Full-time student fees
13,424
Room & board
7,160
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
41,564
Avg. Financial Aid Package
44,651
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
21,673
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,983
Avg. Loan Aid
19,953
Avg. Grant Aid
34,058
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
94%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
51%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,688
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
63%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.28% |
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| Black or African American | 5.84% |
| White or Caucasian | 65.32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 5.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% |
| Other | 1.49% |
Gender
Male (38.63%)
Female (61.37%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 96% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Weekend, Head of the Peacock and Holi
Spring Weekend, Head of the Peacock and Holi
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Performance Groups (a capella, dance and improv), Black Student Association (BSA), Programming Activities Council and Feminist Association of Wheaton (FAW)
Student Government Association, Performance Groups (a capella, dance and improv), Black Student Association (BSA), Programming Activities Council and Feminist Association of Wheaton (FAW)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
189
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 137
Part-time - 52
Male - 87
Female - 102
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