How much is the Wheaton tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Wheaton's tuition & fees is $43,930.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $58,470 when a student lives on-campus.
Wheaton Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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Tuition & Fees | $43,930 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $670 |
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On-campus Room & Board | $11,690 |
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On-campus Expenses | $2,180 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $11,690 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $2,180 |
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2023-2024 Projection |
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Tuition & Fees | $60,230 |
How Much Does it Cost to Go to Wheaton for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $194,014 at Wheaton. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $257,145. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $167,845.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, Wheaton' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $20,875. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Illinois, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $21,336.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Wheaton College | $43,930 |
U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,570 |
Public Schools | $7,197 | $12,949 |
Private Schools | $20,875 |
Illinois Four-years Colleges | $19,553 |
Public Schools | $10,585 | $13,638 |
Private Schools | $21,336 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Wheaton and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | Undergraduate | Graduate |
Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | $43,930 | $19,440 |
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Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | $52,357 | - |
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Austin College | Sherman, TX | $46,500 | $29,600 |
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Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | $55,704 | - |
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Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter, MN | $54,310 | - |
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Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | $36,842 | $36,166 |
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St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | $56,970 | - |
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Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | $64,908 | - |
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Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | $61,492 | - |
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Whittier College | Whittier, CA | $49,864 | $14,742 |
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Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | $63,446 | $63,446 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Wheaton College has increased by 36.79% over the past 10 years from $30,880 to $43,930. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 6.12% from $17,640 to $19,440.
The living costs increased by 5.24% last year and 29.99% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Wheaton College, 2,257 students (99%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $20,220.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Wheaton is $38,250 for students living on-campus and $38,250 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 545 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $24,272 and the average amount of student loans is $6,429.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
Wheaton's acceptance rate is 86.25%. A total of 1,993 applicants applied to and 1,719 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 546 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 31.76%.
To apply to Wheaton, 5 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to Wheaton. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,340 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 30.
Its SAT score is higher than the national average score of 1,174. The ACT score is higher than the national average score of 25.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
SAT Total | 1,340 | 1,250 | 1,430 |
National Average | 1,174 | | |
Illinois Average | 1,136 | | |
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SAT EBRW | 660 | 610 | 710 |
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SAT Math | 680 | 640 | 720 |
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ACT Composite | 30 | 27 | 32 |
National Average | 25 | | |
Illinois Average | 25 | | |
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ACT Math | 27 | 24 | 30 |
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ACT English | 31 | 26 | 35 |
Student Population
Wheaton College has a total of 2,885 students including 2,163 undergraduate and 722 graduate students. By gender, there are 1,296 male students and 1,751 female students attending Wheaton. The school offers online degree programs and 57 students enrolled online exclusively (1.98% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Total | 3,047 |
1,296 | 1,751 |
Undergraduate | 2,341 |
1,052 | 1,289 |
Graduate | 706 |
244 | 462 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL |
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Phone | 630-752-5000 |
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WEB | www.wheaton.edu/ |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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Program Offered | 59 Programs |
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Graduate Program Offered | 14 Graduate Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Acceptance Rate | 89.98% |
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Yield | 33.00% |
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Student Population | 2,885 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% |
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Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
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Retention Rate | 90% (Full-time), 100% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 12 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 223 (Full-time), 100 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 731 (Full-time), 213 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $84,785 |
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Average Staff Salary | $64,342 |