Wheaton College - Illinois: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1783 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #505 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #456 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #532 of 3,778 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,341
- Graduates
- 706
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 86% 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 | 86% | 82% | 89% |
| Applicants | 1,993 | 864 | 1,129 |
| Admissions | 1,719 | 711 | 1,008 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 546 | 237 | 309 |
223 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
53 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
172 or 32%
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
136 or 25%
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 | 2077 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 278 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 200 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 180 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 159 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 95 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wheaton College - Illinois is $28,319 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 | $17,118 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,676 |
| $48-75K | $19,167 |
| $75-110K | $23,680 |
| $110K+ | $33,281 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,570 | $18,096 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,570 | $18,096 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,570 | $18,096 |
| Fee in-district | $250 | |
| Fee in-state | $250 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,153 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,300 |
| Room charge | $6,640 |
| Meal charge | $4,660 |
Wheaton College - Illinois majors
Wheaton College - Illinois has granted 577 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 176 master's across 9 programs, and 19 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 | 64 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 45 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 46 | ||
| Religious Education | 19 | 15 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 28 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 25 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 21 | 4 | |
| Community Psychology | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 18 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 16 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 15 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 13 | ||
| Philosophy | 13 | ||
| Physics, General | 13 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 12 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 7 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Music, Other | 4 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 4 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 4 | ||
| Archeology | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 577 | 176 | 19 |
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% | 83% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wheaton College - Illinois has published 2,764 scientific papers with 24,383 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, Biology, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34 | 77 |
| 1991 | 26 | 63 |
| 1992 | 31 | 101 |
| 1993 | 33 | 121 |
| 1994 | 23 | 118 |
| 1995 | 19 | 125 |
| 1996 | 28 | 153 |
| 1997 | 35 | 190 |
| 1998 | 33 | 160 |
| 1999 | 35 | 168 |
| 2000 | 35 | 192 |
| 2001 | 37 | 264 |
| 2002 | 21 | 213 |
| 2003 | 42 | 295 |
| 2004 | 54 | 284 |
| 2005 | 52 | 344 |
| 2006 | 45 | 369 |
| 2007 | 61 | 414 |
| 2008 | 70 | 506 |
| 2009 | 64 | 636 |
| 2010 | 102 | 747 |
| 2011 | 60 | 760 |
| 2012 | 93 | 957 |
| 2013 | 81 | 1111 |
| 2014 | 99 | 1147 |
| 2015 | 98 | 1182 |
| 2016 | 113 | 1235 |
| 2017 | 137 | 1322 |
| 2018 | 120 | 1290 |
| 2019 | 136 | 1687 |
| 2020 | 176 | 1990 |
| 2021 | 167 | 2287 |
| 2022 | 110 | 2132 |
Wheaton College - Illinois alumni
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Billy Graham
- Occupations
- preacherautobiographerChristian ministerclerictheologian
- Biography
-
William Franklin Graham Jr. was an American evangelist and an ordained Southern Baptist minister who became well known internationally in the late 1940s. He was a prominent evangelical Christian figure, and according to a biographer, was "among the most influential Christian leaders" of the 20th century.
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Wes Craven
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producertelevision producerscreenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Wesley Earl Craven was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and editor. 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. 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.
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Dan Coats
- Enrolled in Wheaton College - Illinois
- In 1965 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- diplomatlobbyistbusinesspersonpoliticianlawyer
- 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
- pastortheologian
- Biography
-
John Stephen Piper is an American New Testament scholar, Baptist theologian, pastor, and chancellor of Bethlehem College & 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 |