Wheaton College - Illinois: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1244 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #350 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #314 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #251 of 1,013 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 2,119
- Graduates
- 680
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wheaton.edu
Wheaton College - Illinois Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wheaton College - Illinois has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,866 | 892 | 974 |
| Admissions | 1,679 | 788 | 891 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 553 | 264 | 289 |
94 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
186 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
144 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1440
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wheaton College - Illinois are 1260-1440 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wheaton College - Illinois are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1887 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 248 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 208 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 163 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 151 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 80 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 60 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wheaton College - Illinois is $31,346 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,966 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,623 |
| $48-75K | $20,430 |
| $75-110K | $24,968 |
| $110K+ | $35,320 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,670 | $19,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,670 | $19,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,670 | $19,440 |
| Fee in-district | $260 | |
| Fee in-state | $260 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $260 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,116 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,390 |
| Room charge | $7,280 |
| Meal charge | $5,110 |
Wheaton College - Illinois majors
Wheaton College - Illinois has granted 568 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 147 master's across 9 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wheaton College - Illinois.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Managerial Economics | 70 | ||
| Psychology, General | 55 | ||
| Religious Education | 16 | 19 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 30 | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 30 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 28 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 27 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 26 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 20 | 6 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 15 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 5 | ||
| Archeology | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Music, Other | 4 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 3 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | ||
| Community Psychology | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 568 | 147 | 9 |
Wheaton College - Illinois has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 83% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wheaton College - Illinois is a world-class research university with 31,638 scientific papers published and 43,511 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 35 | 167 |
| 1993 | 47 | 184 |
| 1994 | 30 | 197 |
| 1995 | 23 | 193 |
| 1996 | 29 | 209 |
| 1997 | 40 | 281 |
| 1998 | 41 | 239 |
| 1999 | 44 | 273 |
| 2000 | 44 | 324 |
| 2001 | 40 | 418 |
| 2002 | 24 | 383 |
| 2003 | 52 | 519 |
| 2004 | 89 | 473 |
| 2005 | 58 | 602 |
| 2006 | 53 | 597 |
| 2007 | 81 | 672 |
| 2008 | 84 | 798 |
| 2009 | 83 | 1027 |
| 2010 | 148 | 1132 |
| 2011 | 79 | 1197 |
| 2012 | 116 | 1475 |
| 2013 | 100 | 1612 |
| 2014 | 120 | 1724 |
| 2015 | 122 | 1766 |
| 2016 | 124 | 1900 |
| 2017 | 160 | 1938 |
| 2018 | 164 | 2226 |
| 2019 | 148 | 2892 |
| 2020 | 197 | 3096 |
| 2021 | 16232 | 3219 |
| 2022 | 12151 | 3316 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3446 |
| 2024 | 108 | 3249 |
Wheaton College - Illinois alumni
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Billy Graham
- Occupations
- pastortheologianpreacherautobiographerChristian minister
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham Jr. was an American evangelist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, and civil rights advocate, whose broadcasts and world tours featuring live sermons became well known in the mid- to late 20th century. Throughout his career, spanning over six decades, Graham rose to prominence as an evangelical Christian figure in the United States and abroad.
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Wes Craven
- Occupations
- television directordirectorfilm editorfilm actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Wesley Earl Craven was an American film director, screenwriter and producer. Amongst his prolific filmography, Craven worked primarily in the horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor. Craven has been recognized as one of the masters of the horror genre.
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Kate Pierson
- Occupations
- actorsingerguitaristsongwriterlyricist
- Biography
-
Catherine Elizabeth Pierson is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass and various keyboard instruments. In the early years, as well as being a vocalist, Pierson was the main keyboard player and performed on a keyboard bass during live shows and on many of the band's recordings, taking on a role usually filled by a bass guitar player, which differentiated the band from their contemporaries. This, along with Pierson's distinctive wide-ranging singing voice, remains a trademark of the B-52s' unique sound. Pierson has also collaborated with many other artists including the Ramones, Iggy Pop and R.E.M. Pierson possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range.
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Dennis Hastert
- Enrolled in Wheaton College - Illinois
- In 1964 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- businesspersoncoachteacherpoliticianlobbyist
- Biography
-
John Dennis Hastert is an American former politician, teacher, and wrestling coach who represented Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1987 to 2007 and served as the 51st Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. Hastert was the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House in history. After Democrats gained a majority in the House in 2007, Hastert resigned and began work as a lobbyist. In 2016, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for financial offenses related to the sexual abuse of teenage boys.
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Christo et Regno Ejus For Christ and His Kingdom |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 743 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 501 College Ave Wheaton, Illinois, 60187-5593 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 54,000 |
| Phone | 6307525000 |