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Wheaton College - Massachusetts
Norton, MA
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Overview
Wheaton College - Massachusetts 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
Walter Caffey
Vice President of Enrollment, Dean of Admission and Student Aid
Email: admission@wheatoncollege.edu
Phone: 508-286-3782
Fax: 508-286-8271
Vice President of Enrollment, Dean of Admission and Student Aid
Email: admission@wheatoncollege.edu
Phone: 508-286-3782
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/united States Studies/civilization |
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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, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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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 And Teaching |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other |
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German Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Health, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, Other |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Studies/civilization |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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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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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other |
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Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,004
Applied
3,198
Accepted
1,668
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,501
Females Applied
2,064
Females Accepted
83%
Male Admissions
1,503
Males Applied
1,134
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.7
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | February 15th | March 31st | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | February 15th | January 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 20th | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | |
Transfer | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 680 | ||
SAT Math | 570 | 670 | ||
ACT Composite | 25 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,307
Avg. Financial Aid Package
49,406
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
34,392
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,320
Avg. Loan Aid
27,172
Avg. Grant Aid
42,800
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
83.1%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,668
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
60%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 6.9% |
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Black or African American | 5.57% |
White or Caucasian | 70.84% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
Asian | 4.05% |
Two or more races | 4.6% |
Other | 3.63% |
Gender
Male (36.69%)
Female (63.25%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 90% |
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 |
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Archery | 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 | |
Indoor Track | No | 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 |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Archery | 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 | |
Indoor Track | No | 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 |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
189
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 139
Part-time - 50
Male - 93
Female - 100
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