Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Large suburb

AskSchool #214 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
67.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$29,822
Sticker price $79,311
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,725
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
67.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,702
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,354
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
522
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
75%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
66%
SAT reading, middle 50%
640–720
SAT math, middle 50%
580–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
29–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
21% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$20,076
Family income $30–48k$21,528
Family income $48–75k$28,299
Family income $75–110k$28,639
Family income $110k+$33,956
Full sticker price (per year)
$79,311
Tuition & fees – in-state
$63,960
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$63,960
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
78%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
82%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$33,840
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,725

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,773
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
65%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Full-time faculty
74%

Undergraduate diversity

White70%
Hispanic8.0%
Black5.2%
Two or more4.6%
Unknown4.3%
International4.1%
Asian3.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences19%
Business & Marketing17%
Visual & Performing Arts14%
Social Sciences10%
Psychology8.8%
Education5.7%
History5.5%
English5.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Michaele Whelan
Main phone
(508) 286-8200
Address
26 E Main St, Norton, MA 02766-2322

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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