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Boston, Massachusetts is home to Wheelock College. Boston is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Wheelock College go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Wheelock College has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Wheelock College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,029 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Wheelock College are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Wheelock College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Wheelock College values student athletics, and belongs to the Other.
More complete details are provided below.
Wheelock College
200 the Riverway
Boston, MA 02215-4176
General Phone: (617) 879-2000
Admissions Phone: (800) 734-5212
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 879-2267
http://www.wheelock.edu
Wheelock College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 171 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, educational administration |
| Family And Social Work | 109 | social work, child development, family studies, family systems, human development and family studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | American studies, humanities |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | rehabilitation |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheelock College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 208 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 84 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Wheelock College had a total enrollment of 1,029 students (884 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 4% |
| Women | 96% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 54% |
| Connecticut | 14% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 6% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Wheelock College offers campus housing for 450 of its 884 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 658 | 538 | 82% | 181 | 34% |
| Men | 40 | 25 | 62% | 7 | 28% |
| Women | 618 | 513 | 83% | 174 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 734-5212
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,625 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,625 |
| Room and board | $ 9,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 660 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Wheelock College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 879-2267
Wheelock College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
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 | 2 | * | 7 | $78,800 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $63,890 | 20 | $61,043 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 14 | $49,932 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $44,750 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $60,270 | 47 | $58,451 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wheelock College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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