School Information

58.0
Total Enrollment 1,055
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Wheelock College

http://www.wheelock.edu
200 the Riverway, Boston, Massachusetts 02215-4176
(617) 879-2000

To improve the lives of children and families. Our Vision As a private college with a public mission, Wheelock strives to be the premier college educating people to create a safe, caring, and just world for children and families. As we have since 1888, we contribute to the vitality of families, communities, and societies by: Educating students who are well prepared academically and as practitioners with real-world experience -ready to be leaders and advocates, confident in their abilities, and sought after in a wide range of careers; Advocating for programs, policies, and laws that enhance the quality of life for ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 15%
 
School Costs

At Wheelock College, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,384), and 68% receive loans ($7,307 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,200. Off campus it is around $11,200.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wheelock College is $24,739 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,092 people applied to Wheelock College. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (55.0% male & 79.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (23.0% male and 23.0% female)

Of the 751 undergraduate students at Wheelock College, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 53.0% of the 304 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     61.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     66.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     57.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (617) 879.2000
Admissions Office Email undergrad@wheelock.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, 200 the Riverway, Boston, Massachusetts 02215-4176
Admissions Website http://www2.wheelock.edu/wheelock/Admissions.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wheelock.edu/admissions/index.asp
Application Fee $15

In order to be accepted to Wheelock College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Wheelock College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
Wheelock College ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 7
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
Wheelock College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6
American/United States Studies/Civilization 6
Education 1 62 77
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 16 12
Education, Other 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 11
Elementary Education and Teaching 23 7
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 15 15
Reading Teacher Education 0 18
Special Education and Teaching, General 8 14
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 55 26
Child Development 11 21
Family Systems 3
Human Development and Family Studies, General 44 0
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 0
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 0 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 6
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 0
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, Other 1
Public administration and social service professions 16 29
Social Work 16 29
Youth Services/Administration 0
Visual and performing arts 6
Visual and Performing Arts, General 6
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0
 
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