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Wheelock College is a non-profit institute located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded by Lucy Wheelock as a Kindergarten Training School in 1888, and adopted its present name in 1939. Wheelock offers several associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in arts and sciences, education, youth advocacy, social work and organizational leadership.
Wheelock College participates in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference and the North Atlantic Conference. The college sponsors basketball, cross country and tennis teams, while organizations like the Student Government Association, the Dance Team, Jumpstart, Peabody House Council, and the Math and Science Alliance are all available to students as well.
Boston, MA 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 at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in art studies, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Wheelock College has 1,086 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Wheelock College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.wheelock.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 156 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, educational administration, education courses |
| Family and Social Work | 139 | social work, family studies, child development, human development and family studies, youth services, family systems |
| Art Studies | 10 | visual and performing arts |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | humanities, American studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mathematics | 1 | math |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | rehabilitation |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheelock College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 160 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 149 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Wheelock College had a total enrollment of 1,086 students (1,074 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 58% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Wheelock College offers campus housing for 540 of its 1,074 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,096 | 808 | 74% | 237 | 29% |
| Men | 151 | 72 | 48% | 22 | 31% |
| Women | 945 | 736 | 78% | 215 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,205 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,205 |
| Room and board | $ 10,825 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Wheelock College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222800)
Wheelock College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 8 |
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 | 3 | $86,400 | 6 | $85,150 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $67,839 | 24 | $66,354 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 11 | $55,409 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $48,200 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $71,262 | 46 | $64,215 |
*: 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
Education, Other
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
Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal 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 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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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