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Wheaton College Norton, located in Massachusetts, was established in 1834. This four year college, which sits on over 400 acres, offers programs leading to bachelor’s degrees. The college has over 50 different study programs such as music, dance, women studies, biochemistry and computer science.
The athletics department of Wheaton College fields teams for a number of intercollegiate sports such as baseball, basketball, tennis, swimming as well as track and field events. The college offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of institutional scholarships such as the Balfour Scholarship, the Trustee Scholarship and the Community Scholarship.
Wheaton College is located in a large suburb, in Norton, MA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Wheaton College top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Wheaton College often study music, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 57% of applicants were rejected at Wheaton College.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Wheaton College offers classes to 1,657 students (1,663 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wheaton College Norton
26 E Main St
Norton, MA 02766
General Phone: (508) 285-7722
http://www.wheatoncollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 213 | history, English, economics, political science, sociology, area studies, anthropology, anthropology courses, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 59 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Science | 37 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, astronomy |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, mathematics and statistics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | stagecraft, theater history and criticism |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheaton College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 369 | 44 |
In 2007-2008, Wheaton College had a total enrollment of 1,657 students (1,663 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 49% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32% |
| New York | 13% |
| Maine | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Wheaton College offers campus housing for 1,474 of its 1,663 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 3,832 | 1,665 | 43% | 420 | 25% |
| Men | 1,271 | 616 | 48% | 160 | 26% |
| Women | 2,561 | 1,049 | 41% | 260 | 25% |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,980 |
| Room and board | $ 9,150 |
| Room charge | $ 4,830 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,320 |
| 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)
Wheaton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $107,906 | 21 | $99,804 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $78,117 | 18 | $75,543 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $59,622 | 22 | $57,348 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $44,535 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $81,799 | 70 | $73,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
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 Language and Literature
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 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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