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A5. Degrees offered by your institution
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A6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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B1. Institutional Enrollment
Institutional enrollment is reported as of October 15, 2024.
B1A. Full-time undergraduate enrollment
Category
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
Total
Degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students
186
321
0
4
511
Other first-year, degree-seeking students
10
17
0
0
27
All other degree-seeking undergraduate students
413
815
0
3
1231
Total degree-seeking undergraduate students
609
1153
0
7
1769
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses
0
2
0
5
7
Total undergraduate students
609
1155
0
12
1776
B1B. Part-time undergraduate enrollment
Category
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
Total
Degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students
0
0
0
0
0
Other first-year, degree-seeking students
0
0
0
0
0
All other degree-seeking undergraduate students
2
2
0
0
4
Total degree-seeking undergraduate students
2
2
0
0
4
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses
2
3
0
0
5
Total undergraduate students
4
5
0
0
9
B1C. Graduate enrollment
Status
Total
Total graduate students
0
Total all students
1785
B2. Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2. Undergraduate enrollment by racial/ethnic category
Racial/Ethnic Category
Degree-seeking First-time First-year
Degree-seeking Undergraduates
Total Undergraduates
Nonresidents
16
73
79
Hispanic/Latino
43
142
142
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
27
92
92
White, non-Hispanic
352
1244
1246
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
0
0
0
Asian, non-Hispanic
20
62
62
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
1
1
1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
26
82
82
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
26
77
81
Total
511
1773
1785
B3. Persistence
B3. Degrees awarded from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Award type
Number awarded
Bachelor’s degrees
459
B4-B21. Graduation Rates
Graduation rates for bachelor’s or equivalent programs, Fall 2018 cohort
Measure
Pell Grant
Subsidized Stafford, no Pell
No Pell or subsidized Stafford
Total
Initial cohort
100
155
238
493
Allowable exclusions
0
0
0
0
Adjusted cohort
100
155
238
493
Completed in four years or less
58
110
168
336
Completed in more than four but in five years or less
6
2
11
19
Completed in more than five but in six years or less
0
1
3
4
Graduated within six years
64
113
182
359
Six-year graduation rate
64%
72.9%
76.5%
72.8%
Graduation rates for bachelor’s or equivalent programs, Fall 2017 cohort
Measure
Pell Grant
Subsidized Stafford, no Pell
No Pell or subsidized Stafford
Total
Initial cohort
86
144
273
503
Allowable exclusions
0
0
0
0
Adjusted cohort
86
144
273
503
Completed in four years or less
56
100
190
346
Completed in more than four but in five years or less
8
8
15
31
Completed in more than five but in six years or less
0
2
2
4
Graduated within six years
64
110
207
381
Six-year graduation rate
74%
76%
76%
76%
B22. Retention Rates
The percentage of first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree-seeking undergraduates from Fall 2023 who were enrolled in Fall 2024 was 82%.
Section C. First-Time, First-Year Admission
C1. Applications, Admissions, and Enrollment
First-time, first-year student applicants, admits, and enrollees
Category
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
Total
Applied
2095
3697
0
43
5835
Admitted
1268
2668
0
16
3952
Enrolled
186
321
0
4
511
First-time, first-year enrollment by status
Enrollment status
Men
Women
Another Gender
Unknown
Total
Full-time
186
321
0
4
511
Part-time
0
0
0
0
0
Residency breakdown for first-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrollees
Category
In-state
Out-of-state
International
Unknown
Total
Applied
1841
2706
1263
25
5835
Admitted
1500
2220
211
21
3952
Enrolled
212
279
20
0
511
C2. Wait-Listed Students
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C3-C5. Admission Requirements
Admission requirements and college preparatory expectations
High school completion requirement
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Distribution of high school units required and recommended
Subject
Units Required
Units Recommended
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
4
Of these, units that must be lab
2
Foreign language
4
Social studies
4
History
4
C6-C7. Basis for Selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors
Factor
Importance
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Not Considered
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Very Important
Recommendations
Very Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant’s interest
Considered
C8. SAT and ACT Policies
Test policy summary
Does the institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions?
No, submission is optional.
Used for academic advising
No
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission
November 1
Placement tests used
AP
The submission of standardized test results is optional for all candidates. Students whose first language is not English are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT scores along with the required English proficiency test.
C9-C12. First-Time, First-Year Profile
Percent and number of first-time, first-year students who submitted standardized test scores
Assessment
Percent
Number
Submitting SAT scores
18%
94
Submitting ACT scores
2%
12
SAT and ACT percentile scores for enrolled first-time, first-year students
Assessment
25th Percentile
50th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Composite
1230
1300
1380
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
640
670
720
SAT Math
580
625
670
ACT Composite
28.75
30.5
33.25
ACT Math
26
27
31
ACT English
27
32
35
ACT Science
29
31
33
ACT Reading
33
35
35
SAT score distributions
Score Range
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SAT Math
SAT Composite
700-800 / 1400-1600
37%
16%
20%
600-699 / 1200-1399
48%
48%
63%
500-599 / 1000-1199
12%
31%
15%
400-499 / 800-999
3%
5%
2%
300-399 / 600-799
0%
0%
0%
200-299 / 400-599
0%
0%
0%
ACT score distributions
Score Range
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
30-36
58.3%
58.3%
33.3%
83.3%
58.3%
24-29
41.7%
41.7%
58.3%
16.6%
41.7%
18-23
0%
0%
8.3%
0%
0%
12-17
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6-11
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Below 6
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
C13-C19. Admission Policies
Admission policy summary
Application fee
No
Application closing date
Yes. Fall application closing date: January 15. Priority date: November 15.
Accepted for terms other than fall
Yes
Admission decision notification
By March 31
Reply deadline for admitted applicants
Must reply by May 1
Housing deposit deadline
May
Housing deposit amount
$400
Refundable if student does not enroll
No
Deferred admission allowed
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Early admission of high school students
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C21-C22. Early Decision and Early Action Plans
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Section D. Transfer Admission
D1-D2. Fall Applicants
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrollees for Fall 2024
Category
Men
Women
Unknown
Total
Applied
54
90
3
147
Admitted
19
36
2
57
Enrolled
9
17
1
27
Transfer admission overview
Does the institution enroll transfer students?
Yes
May transfer students earn advanced standing credit?
Yes
Terms for which transfers may enroll
Fall and Spring
Minimum number of credits completed before applying as a transfer
No minimum required
D3-D11. Application for Admission
Transfer application requirements
Item
Requirement
High school transcript
Required of all
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay or personal statement
Required of all
Interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Not required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required of all
Minimum college GPA
2.0
Please submit official high school and college transcripts from every college or university attended. Applicants from international colleges or universities may be required to have their credentials reviewed by a professional evaluation service.
Transfer application timelines
Term
Priority date
Rolling admission
Fall
May 1
Yes
Spring
November 15
Yes
D12-D17. Transfer Credit Policies
Transfer credit policies
Lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit
C
Maximum credits that may be transferred from a two-year institution
16 course credits
Maximum credits that may be transferred from a four-year institution
16 course credits
Minimum credits transfers must complete at Wheaton to earn a bachelor’s degree
64 course credits in residence
Wheaton admits transfer students to the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. In order to receive a Wheaton degree, a student must attend Wheaton for at least two years, normally including the senior year, and complete a minimum of 64 course credits in residence. Only credits transfer, not grades.
Additional nursing transfer requirements apply. For the nursing program, a grade of B or higher is required in all external transfer science courses, and only Intro to Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing, and Health Assessment may transfer.
D18-D22. Military Service Transfer Credit Policies
Military and veteran transfer credit policies
ACE credit accepted
No
CLEP credit accepted
No
DSST credit accepted
No
Military or veteran transfer policies published on website
No
Section E. Academic Offerings and Policies
E1. Special Study Options
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Double major
Exchange student program (domestic)
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Undergraduate research
E3. Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation
Students may choose courses in any of the listed areas, but Wheaton’s Compass general education curriculum does not require a traditional checklist of arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social science distribution categories. Instead, Compass emphasizes the following required elements:
First-Year Experience
Sophomore Experience
Mentored Academic Pathway
An Academic Major
The curriculum is built around intellectual curiosity, global citizenship, experiential learning, social justice, diversity and inclusion, and the link between the liberal arts and career or professional paths.
Section F. Student Life
F1. Student Characteristics
Selected student life characteristics
Category
First-time, first-year students
Undergraduates
Percent who are from out of state, excluding international/nonresident students from the numerator and denominator
56%
57%
Percent of men who join fraternities
0%
0%
Percent of women who join sororities
0%
0%
Percent who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
95%
93%
Percent who live off campus or commute
5%
7%
Percent of students age 25 and older
0%
1%
Average age of full-time students
18
20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
18
24
F2. Activities Offered
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G1-G6. Tuition, Fees, Food and Housing, and Other Expenses
Undergraduate full-time tuition, required fees, food and housing for 2024-2025
Charge
First-Year Students
Undergraduates
Private institution tuition
$64,980
$64,980
Required fees
$720
$720
Housing only
$9,100
$9,100
Food only
$8,000
$8,000
Food and housing total
$17,100
$17,100
Additional expense information
Number of credits per term a student can take for the stated full-time tuition
Minimum 12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study?
No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
No
Other fee note
Other fees may apply depending on student status.
New England Regional Grant note
The New England Regional Grant is equal to half the value of tuition each year, subject to continued eligibility.
Section H. Financial Aid
H1-H3. Aid Awarded to Enrolled Undergraduates
Reporting year and needs-analysis methodology
Reporting year for items H1, H2, H2A, and H6
2024-2025 estimated
Needs-analysis methodology
Federal methodology (FM)
Aid awarded to enrolled undergraduates
Category
Need-based
Non-need-based
Federal scholarships/grants
$0
$0
State scholarships/grants
$0
$0
Institutional scholarships/grants
$0
$0
External scholarships/grants
$0
$0
Total scholarships/grants
$0
$0
Student loans from all sources
$0
$0
Federal Work-Study
$0
$0
State and other work-study/employment
$0
$0
Total self-help
$0
$0
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H2-H2A. Enrolled Students Awarded Aid
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H4-H5. Student Borrowing
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H6-H11. Nonresident Aid and First-Year Student Financial Aid Process
Nonresident aid policy and first-year financial aid process
Policy regarding institutional scholarship and grant aid for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available.
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available.
Financial aid forms nonresident first-year applicants must submit
CSS Profile
Financial aid forms domestic first-year applicants must submit
FAFSA and CSS Profile
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms
November 15
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms
January 15
Students notified on or about
April 1
Students also notified on a rolling basis
Yes. Rolling notifications begin December 15.
Reply date for first-year students
May 1
H12-H15. Types of Aid Available and Awarding Criteria
Types of aid available to undergraduates
Category
Available
Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
No
Federal Nursing Loans
No
State Loans
No
College/university loans from institutional funds
Yes
Other loans
Yes. Private loans (commercial lenders)
Federal Pell
Yes
Federal SEOG
Yes
State scholarships/grants
Yes
Private scholarships
Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
Yes
United Negro College Fund
No
Federal Nursing Scholarship
No
Criteria used in awarding institutional aid
Criteria
Non-Need Based
Need-Based
Academics
Yes
Yes
Alumni affiliation
No
No
Art
No
No
Athletics
No
No
Job skills
No
No
ROTC
Not applicable
Not applicable
Leadership
Yes
No
Music/drama
No
No
Religious affiliation
No
No
State/district residency
Yes
No
No major financial aid policy, program, or initiative was provided for H15.
Section I. Instructional Faculty and Class Size
I-1. Instructional Faculty
Instructional faculty for Fall 2024
Category
Full-Time
Part-Time
Total
Total number of instructional faculty
137
47
184
Members of minority groups
35
6
41
Women
76
28
104
Men
61
19
80
Nonresidents (international)
1
2
3
With doctorate or other terminal degree
99
11
110
Highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
9
9
18
Highest degree is a bachelor’s
0
0
0
Highest degree is unknown or other
29
27
56
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs where faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
0
0
I-2. Student to Faculty Ratio
Student to faculty ratio
Fall 2024 student to faculty ratio
11 to 1
Students used in ratio
1779
Faculty used in ratio
152.6
I-3. Undergraduate Class Size
Number of class sections with undergraduates enrolled, Fall 2024
Class size
Class sections
2-9
63
10-19
166
20-29
89
30-39
42
40-49
10
50-99
5
100+
0
Total
375
Number of class subsections with undergraduates enrolled, Fall 2024
Class size
Class subsections
Total
0
Section J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
Degrees conferred between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Percentages below are for bachelor’s degrees. Diploma/certificate and associate degree percentages total 0% in the uploaded source.