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

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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian 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	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Bioinformatics	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Finance, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, Other	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy	×
Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other	×
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice And Corrections, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,835

Applied

3,952

Accepted

1,785

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,697

Females Applied

2,668

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,095

Males Applied

1,268

Males Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 31st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th	No
Transfer	May 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

63,240

Private

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

16,200

Room & board

8,600

Room only

Financial Aid

49,456

Avg. Financial Aid Package

49,245

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

46,499

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,853

Avg. Loan Aid

33,421

Avg. Grant Aid

45,213

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,785

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

57%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.01%
Black or African American	5.19%
White or Caucasian	70.16%
Asian	3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.62%
Other	4.34%

Gender

Male (34.34%)

Female (64.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

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
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball	No	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	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		Division 3	No

Faculty

184

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 137

Part-time - 47

Male - 80

Female - 104