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 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). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Wheelock College. The school has a residential or campus feel. 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
http://www.wheelock.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 137 | family studies, social work, child development, human development and family studies, youth services, family systems |
| Education And Teaching | 122 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, reading teaching, educational administration, education courses |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, American studies |
| Art Studies | 14 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 6 | math |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | rehabilitation |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheelock College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 173 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 131 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2007, Wheelock College had a total enrollment of 1,086 students (947 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 11% |
| Women | 89% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
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 545 of its 947 (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 | 1,144 | 719 | 63% | 224 | 31% |
| Men | 143 | 67 | 47% | 24 | 36% |
| Women | 1,001 | 652 | 65% | 200 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,080 |
| Room and board | $ 10,400 |
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $83,850 | 6 | $84,067 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $70,063 | 24 | $65,402 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $54,213 | 13 | $55,327 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $45,138 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $66,250 | 47 | $63,273 |
*: 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
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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