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Wheaton College - Illinois

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  • 4 Year
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 621 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    Wheaton College will open its campus to students for the Fall 2020 semester with classes beginning as scheduled on August 26, adhering to Restore Illinois guidelines. We will follow a modified academic calendar this fall to maximize in-person academic and co-curricular experiences. Visits for prospective students may be scheduled on an individual basis and through virtual visit events. Learn More

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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      A-
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    wheaton.edu
    501 College Ave
    Wheaton, IL 60187
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    About Wheaton...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
    From Wheaton College - Illinois

    As you begin to search for the right college for you, start with what you believe. Your faith is a defining part of who you are, but cultivating your God-given talents through academic rigor is just as important for your college journey.
    At Wheaton College, you don’t have to settle. You can have both. Ranked the #1 liberal arts college in Illinois by Niche and named “One of America’s foremost Christian Institutions” by The Economist, Wheaton is second to none in delivering a premier Christ-centered education that produces successful graduates.
    With respected scholars and supportive faculty like ours, expect high standards and intellectual camaraderie in any and all programs that you experience during your four years here.
    We integrate faith and learning into everything we do—and no matter where you are in your relationship with Christ, we’re committed to helping you explore and flourish as you pursue your academic, athletic, and artistic excellence.


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    Wheaton College - Illinois Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    February 15
    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    SAT Range
    1210-1420
    ACT Range
    27-32
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $28,162/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $19,443/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    98%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.40 responses
    67%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.52 responses
    46%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.52 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Managerial Economics
      78 Graduates
    • Communications
      52 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      42 Graduates
    • Psychology
      42 Graduates
    • Biblical Studies
      36 Graduates
    • Economics
      34 Graduates
    • English
      34 Graduates
    • Biology
      33 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      30 Graduates
    • International Relations
      25 Graduates
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    Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) Program

    Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) is an academic certificate program that integrates multidisciplinary coursework, a six-month internship, and whole-person formation through experiential learning. The program cultivates a life-orienting commitment to justice, intercultural humility, compassion, hospitality, environmental health, and peacemaking, actively reflected in lifestyle and vocation.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,326Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    75
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    22%
    Varsity Athletes
    20%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 33 responses
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    • Christian
      52%
    • Dedicated
      15%
    • Culturally Christian
      9%
    • Determined
      9%
    • White
      9%
    • Intellectual
      3%
    • Ready for everything and anything
      3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
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    Poll
    87%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.45 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.70 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 33 responses
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    • Hard working
      45%
    • Blessed
      21%
    • Rigorous
      12%
    • Sheltered
      9%
    • Elitist
      3%
    • Fast-paced
      3%
    • Home away from home
      3%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $48,400/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      87%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      91%
      National
      83%
      88%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.24 responses
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      Wheaton College - Illinois Reviews

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      I am so grateful for choosing Wheaton. As a freshman, I already feel very at home here. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Wheaton has been extremely intentional about building community. Also, in my opinion, Wheaton has managed the COVID-19 situation very wisely. Statistically, there have been very few cases and no mass outbreaks on campus. It is a very friendly community with great opportunities for deep relationships with peers and faculty. The faculty care very much about their students. It is a very vibrant academic environment with a focused, analytical, and holistic approach to the liberal arts. Students are overall very academically motivated and genuinely enthused about their coursework. Faith and learning are truly integrated here in a beautiful way. The words “for Christ and His Kingdom” accurately describe life here. I highly recommend visiting!
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      I loved my Wheaton experience! My professors invested in me personally—prayed for me, welcomed me into their homes, and shared meals with me at SAGA—many are still my friends today. While my personal life during college was turbulent, the Wheaton community supported and cared for me in meaningful ways. I am so grateful, not only for the excellent education that I received at Wheaton, but also for the way that Wheaton shaped me as a follower of Christ.
      Wheaton College is the perfect place for you if you're a Christian who is interested in serious academics from a Christ-centered perspective! While it is quite expensive (not surprising, given that it's a private college), Wheaton offers many scholarships and grants to its students. I'm an out-of-state student and I have two-thirds of my tuition covered by Wheaton!
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