Mission Wheaton’s mission statement expresses the stable and enduring identity of the College - our reason for existence and our role in society and the church. All the purposes, goals, and activities of the College are guided by this mission. Wheaton College exists to help build the church and improve society worldwide by promoting the development of whole and effective Christians through excellence in programs of Christian higher education. This mission expresses our commitment to do all things - "For Christ and His Kingdom."
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice |
| Campus Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Wheaton College, 76.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,192), and 44% receive loans ($5,544 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,770. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wheaton College is $23,398 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 2,112 people applied to Wheaton College. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 64.0% female ) and 46.0% accepted (49.0% male and 45.0% female) Of the 2,399 undergraduate students at Wheaton College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 52.0% of the 521 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 19.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 96.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 73.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 86.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (630) 752-5000 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@wheaton.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187-5593 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wheaton.edu (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.wheaton.edu/admissions/UndGrad/applying/forms.php4 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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In order to be accepted to Wheaton College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 600 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 710 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 600 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 700 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 590 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 700 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 27 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 31 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 27 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 34 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 31 |
| ACT Writing (25th Percentile) | 8 |
| ACT Writing (75th Percentile) | 9 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 19 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 55 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 55 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 34 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 2 | ||||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 36 | 28 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other | 1 | ||||
| Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 27 | |||
| Engineering | 3 | ||||
| Engineering, Other | 3 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 53 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 53 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 32 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other | 7 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 27 | ||||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 23 | ||||
| Nursing, Other | 4 | ||||
| History | 22 | ||||
| History, General | 22 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 16 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 5 | 28 | |||
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 28 | ||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 0 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | 0 | |||
| Natural resources and conservation | 7 | ||||
| Environmental Science | 0 | ||||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 24 | ||||
| Philosophy | 24 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 22 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5 | ||||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||||
| Psychology | 41 | 39 | 9 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 38 | 9 | |||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||||
| Psychology, Other | 1 | ||||
| Social sciences | 113 | 4 | |||
| Anthropology | 19 | ||||
| Archeology | 4 | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 29 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||||
| Sociology | 21 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 0 | 58 | 84 | 3 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 0 | 35 | |||
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 0 | 2 | |||
| Religious Education | 0 | 23 | 13 | ||
| Theology/Theological Studies | 69 | 3 | |||
| Visual and performing arts | 42 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 8 | ||||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||||
| Music Management and Merchandising | 0 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 19 | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||||
| Music, General | 3 | ||||
| Music, Other | 10 | ||||
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