Wheaton College - Illinois: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1840 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #503 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #456 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #548 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 36 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 2,163
- Graduates
- 722
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,893 | 786 | 1,107 |
| Admissions | 1,674 | 677 | 997 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 504 | 201 | 303 |
202 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
57 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
192 or 38%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wheaton College - Illinois are 1250-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wheaton College - Illinois are 28-33 (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 | 1950 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 256 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 210 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 155 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wheaton College - Illinois is $29,961 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 | $17,110 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,460 |
| $48-75K | $19,604 |
| $75-110K | $24,175 |
| $110K+ | $34,665 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,990 | $18,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,990 | $18,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,990 | $18,720 |
| Fee in-district | $250 | |
| Fee in-state | $250 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,155 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,690 |
| Room charge | $6,870 |
| Meal charge | $4,820 |
Wheaton College - Illinois majors
Wheaton College - Illinois has granted 592 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 201 master's across 10 programs, and 17 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 | 81 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 56 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 40 | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 46 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 44 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 30 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 26 | 4 | |
| Community Psychology | 27 | ||
| Religious Education | 13 | 13 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 20 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 | ||
| Philosophy | 19 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 16 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | ||
| Music, Other | 10 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Archeology | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 592 | 201 | 17 |
Wheaton College - Illinois has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 84% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wheaton College - Illinois has published 3,142 scientific papers with 28,383 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, Biology, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31 | 76 |
| 1992 | 36 | 107 |
| 1993 | 45 | 129 |
| 1994 | 28 | 150 |
| 1995 | 21 | 128 |
| 1996 | 29 | 155 |
| 1997 | 38 | 205 |
| 1998 | 36 | 168 |
| 1999 | 39 | 175 |
| 2000 | 39 | 227 |
| 2001 | 36 | 306 |
| 2002 | 24 | 238 |
| 2003 | 50 | 331 |
| 2004 | 67 | 334 |
| 2005 | 57 | 381 |
| 2006 | 48 | 411 |
| 2007 | 68 | 449 |
| 2008 | 81 | 564 |
| 2009 | 74 | 772 |
| 2010 | 107 | 818 |
| 2011 | 70 | 874 |
| 2012 | 107 | 1043 |
| 2013 | 85 | 1247 |
| 2014 | 107 | 1261 |
| 2015 | 108 | 1348 |
| 2016 | 128 | 1399 |
| 2017 | 157 | 1405 |
| 2018 | 145 | 1586 |
| 2019 | 141 | 1952 |
| 2020 | 184 | 2152 |
| 2021 | 154 | 2241 |
| 2022 | 115 | 2186 |
| 2023 | 133 | 2258 |
Wheaton College - Illinois alumni
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Billy Graham
- Occupations
- preachertheologianclericChristian ministerautobiographer
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham Jr. was an American evangelist, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, and a civil rights advocate whose broadcast and live sermons became well known internationally in the mid-to-late 20th century. During a career spanning six decades, Graham was a prominent evangelical Christian figure in the United States.
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Wes Craven
- Occupations
- directorscreenwriterfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Wesley Earl Craven was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and editor. Amongst his prolific filmography, Craven was best known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor and satire. Craven has commonly been recognized as one of the greatest masters of the horror genre due to the cultural impact and influence of his work.
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Dan Coats
- Enrolled in Wheaton College - Illinois
- In 1965 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- diplomatlawyerpoliticianbusinesspersonlobbyist
- Biography
-
Daniel Ray Coats is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat. From 2017 to 2019, he served as the Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a United States Senator from Indiana from 1989 to 1999 and again from 2011 to 2017. He was the United States Ambassador to Germany from 2001 to 2005, and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1989. Coats served on the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence while in the U.S. Senate.
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John Piper
- Occupations
- theologianpastor
- Biography
-
John Stephen Piper is an American Reformed Baptist theologian, pastor, and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Piper taught biblical studies at Bethel University for six years (1974–1980), before serving as pastor for preaching and vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church (Converge) in Minneapolis for 33 years (1980–2013).
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Christo et Regno Ejus For Christ and His Kingdom |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 764 |
| 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 |