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Wheaton College can be found in Norton, Massachusetts (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Wheaton College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Wheaton College are in drama and performing arts, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Wheaton College turned down 55% of potential students in 2005. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Wheaton College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Wheaton College are well-paid.
In 2005, 1,569 students were enrolled in the school.
Wheaton College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Wheaton College student athletes compete in New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wheaton College
26 E Main St
Norton, MA 02766
General Phone: (508) 285-7722
Admissions Phone: (508) 286-8251
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 286-8232
http://www.wheatoncollege.edu
Wheaton College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 245 | English, economics, history, sociology, Hispanic-American studies, political science, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Science | 32 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | stagecraft, theater history and criticism |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, mathematics and statistics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheaton College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 410 | 41 |
In 2005, Wheaton College had a total enrollment of 1,569 students (1,563 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27% |
| New York | 11% |
| Maine | 11% |
| Connecticut | 10% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Vermont | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| California | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Wheaton College offers campus housing for 1,565 of its 1,563 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Norton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,460 | 1,573 | 45% | 443 | 28% |
| Men | 1,186 | 574 | 48% | 166 | 29% |
| Women | 2,274 | 999 | 44% | 277 | 28% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 286-8251
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,115 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,115 |
| Room and board | $ 7,830 |
| Room charge | $ 4,130 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 940 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,060 |
Financial Aid:
Wheaton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 286-8232
Wheaton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $101,541 | 17 | $89,493 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $67,439 | 18 | $66,439 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $53,896 | 18 | $54,402 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $49,153 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $74,902 | 59 | $67,652 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Studies
German Language and Literature
German Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wheaton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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