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Wheaton College can be found in Wheaton, Illinois (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Undenominational school. Wheaton College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Wheaton College are in music, mathematics, physical science, 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 49% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 630 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 620 to 710, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Wheaton College come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Wheaton College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,932 students were enrolled in Wheaton College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Wheaton College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Wheaton College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wheaton College
501 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187-5593
General Phone: (630) 752-5000
Admissions Phone: (630) 752-5005
Financial Aid Phone: (630) 752-5021
http://www.wheaton.edu
Wheaton College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 234 | English, political science, diversity studies, international relations, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 178 | theology, religious education, bible studies, philosophy, missionary studies, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 98 | clinical psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Education And Teaching | 95 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, teacher education, science teaching |
| Business And Management | 49 | managerial economics |
| Science | 44 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 39 | communication studies |
| Music | 21 | music performance, various music studies, music, music theory and composition, music management, music history and theory |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Engineering | 9 | various engineering courses, archeology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheaton College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 592 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 210 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 2 |
In 2005, Wheaton College had a total enrollment of 2,932 students (2,728 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 18% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| California | 8% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Wheaton College offers campus housing for 2,142 of its 2,728 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wheaton, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,163 | 1,097 | 51% | 578 | 53% |
| Men | 831 | 544 | 65% | 291 | 53% |
| Women | 1,332 | 553 | 42% | 287 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 60% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (630) 752-5005
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,100 |
| Room and board | $ 6,660 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 714 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,860 |
Financial Aid:
Wheaton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (630) 752-5021
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 58 | $76,629 | 4 | $72,924 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $62,071 | 21 | $60,082 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $49,638 | 23 | $48,049 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 136 | $65,628 | 50 | $54,837 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wheaton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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