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Wheaton College

Private nonprofit Wheaton, IL · Suburban · Great Lakes · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
86%
Graduation Rate
$63,756
Earnings (10yr)
$26,975
Net Price
87%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Wheaton College has an impressive graduation rate of 86%. This reflects a strong commitment to student success and support. With an acceptance rate of 87%, the college welcomes a diverse range of applicants, making it accessible for many students.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data sheds light on economic mobility for graduates. While specific mobility rates are not available, the earnings for alumni ten years after graduation stand at $63,756. This suggests that a degree from Wheaton can lead to solid financial outcomes, positioning graduates well in the job market.

Attending Wheaton College comes with a net price of $26,975 and a median debt of $23,250. Graduates can expect to earn a competitive salary, which can help manage their debt. Students who thrive here are often those interested in social sciences, business, biology, literature, and psychology, looking to engage deeply with their fields of study.

Rankings

How Wheaton Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation86%Earnings 10yr$64KNet Price$27KRetention93%Median Debt$23KPell Grant Rate22%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$20K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$21K$48-75K$33K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$45,546
In-State Tuition
$45,546
Out-of-State
$26,975
Avg Net Price
$23,250
Median Debt
22%
Pell Grant Rate
43%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$20,001
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,587
Family Income $30K–$48K
$20,553
Family Income $48K–$75K
$33,435
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$50,270
6 Years After Entry
$58,108
8 Years
$63,756
10 Years
0.36x
Debt-to-Earnings
64%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$50,270 6yr $58,108 8yr $63,756 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.82
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.5%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 87%
Retention Rate 93%
SAT Average 1380
ACT Midpoint 30
SAT Range 1260–1470
ACT Range 28–32
Full-Time Faculty 63%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,473
Diversity Index 0.53

Top Programs

Social Sciences 16%
Business & Marketing 10%
Biology & Biomedical 10%
English & Literature 7%
Psychology 7%
Visual & Performing Arts 7%
Communications 7%
Education 5%