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Wheaton College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts institution located in Wheaton, Illinois, United States. The college was established in the year 1860. The campus spreads across an area of 80 acres. Wheaton College offers both undergraduate and post graduate degree courses in diverse areas of study.
Wheaton College’s athletics department sponsors numerous men’s and women’s sports teams. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Thunders. The major colors are blue and orange. The teams participate in sports such as men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s track. Some notable alumni of the college are Wes Craven, Horror Film Director; Ian Eskelin, singer-songwriter of All Star United; Cathleen Falsani, journalist of Chicago Sun-Times.
The range of program offerings available from Wheaton College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, music, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690.
Wheaton College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Wheaton College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 2,895 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Wheaton College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Wheaton College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
More complete details are provided below.
Wheaton College Wheaton
501 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187-5593
General Phone: (630) 752-5000
http://www.wheaton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 278 | English, international relations, diversity studies, political science, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 168 | theology, religious education, bible studies, philosophy, missionary studies, religion |
| Therapy and Counseling | 125 | clinical psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Education and Teaching | 64 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, teacher education, science teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business and Management | 60 | managerial economics |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Music | 33 | music performance, various music studies, music, music history and theory, music theory and composition, music management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | health service and sciences |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Engineering | 12 | archeology, various engineering courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 2 | various nursing |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheaton College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 633 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 214 | 10 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Wheaton College had a total enrollment of 2,895 students (2,950 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 18% |
| California | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Wheaton College offers campus housing for 2,100 of its 2,950 (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 | 2,083 | 1,288 | 62% | 581 | 45% |
| Men | 831 | 613 | 74% | 290 | 47% |
| Women | 1,252 | 675 | 54% | 291 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| 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 | 65% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 62% |
| 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 | $ 25,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,500 |
| Room and board | $ 7,618 |
| Room charge | $ 4,524 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,094 |
| Books and supplies | $ 782 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Wheaton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178100)
Wheaton College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 96 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
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 | 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 60 | $88,915 | 8 | $83,392 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $70,344 | 24 | $69,701 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $56,000 | 26 | $54,959 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $75,639 | 60 | $64,238 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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
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 degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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