Wheaton College - Illinois: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1223 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #343 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #309 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #248 of 1,002 | For Genealogy |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 2,150
- Graduates
- 724
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 84% | 90% |
| Applicants | 2,040 | 955 | 1,085 |
| Admissions | 1,783 | 806 | 977 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 244 | 289 |
115 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
210 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
202 or 38%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wheaton College - Illinois are 1260-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wheaton College - Illinois are 28-32 (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 | 1896 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 233 (8%) |
| Asian | 224 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 194 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 145 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 101 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wheaton College - Illinois is $31,356 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 | $20,001 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,587 |
| $48-75K | $20,553 |
| $75-110K | $24,176 |
| $110K+ | $33,435 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,420 | $20,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,420 | $20,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,420 | $20,160 |
| Fee in-district | $126 | |
| Fee in-state | $126 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $126 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,010 |
| Room charge | $7,640 |
| Meal charge | $5,370 |
Wheaton College - Illinois majors
Wheaton College - Illinois has granted 518 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 230 master's across 10 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wheaton College - Illinois.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | 34 | 21 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 53 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 52 | ||
| Religious Education | 15 | 29 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 29 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 26 | 3 | |
| Community Psychology | 27 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 23 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 21 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 20 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 17 | ||
| Philosophy | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 14 | ||
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 7 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 7 | ||
| Music, Other | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Archeology | 3 | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 4 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 3 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 518 | 230 | 24 |
Wheaton College - Illinois has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 78% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wheaton College - Illinois is a world-class research university with 31,714 scientific papers published and 45,812 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 47 | 184 |
| 1994 | 30 | 201 |
| 1995 | 23 | 196 |
| 1996 | 29 | 210 |
| 1997 | 40 | 283 |
| 1998 | 41 | 240 |
| 1999 | 44 | 273 |
| 2000 | 44 | 323 |
| 2001 | 40 | 418 |
| 2002 | 24 | 385 |
| 2003 | 52 | 518 |
| 2004 | 89 | 473 |
| 2005 | 58 | 602 |
| 2006 | 53 | 597 |
| 2007 | 81 | 672 |
| 2008 | 84 | 807 |
| 2009 | 83 | 1034 |
| 2010 | 148 | 1133 |
| 2011 | 79 | 1199 |
| 2012 | 116 | 1474 |
| 2013 | 100 | 1615 |
| 2014 | 121 | 1732 |
| 2015 | 122 | 1762 |
| 2016 | 124 | 1900 |
| 2017 | 161 | 1939 |
| 2018 | 165 | 2237 |
| 2019 | 148 | 2902 |
| 2020 | 197 | 3105 |
| 2021 | 16232 | 3223 |
| 2022 | 12151 | 3320 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3458 |
| 2024 | 112 | 3297 |
| 2025 | 83 | 2810 |
Wheaton College - Illinois alumni
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Billy Graham
- Occupations
- theologianpreacherautobiographerChristian ministerpastor
- 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
- film editortelevision producertelevision directorproducercamera operator
- Biography
-
Wesley Earl Craven was an American filmmaker. 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
- singerguitaristsongwriterlyricistactor
- 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..
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John Piper
- Occupations
- pastortheologian
- Biography
-
John Stephen Piper is a Reformed Baptist theologian and retired pastor. Specializing in New Testament studies, he is 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 | 749 |
| 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 |