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Wheaton, founded in 1860, is a liberal arts college with religious orientation. Its 80-acre campus is located in Wheaton, a residential suburb 25 miles west of Chicago.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
2,181
Undergraduates
1,008
Men - 46.2%
1,174
Women - 53.8%
699
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 2,088 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Not reported
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.76
SAT Math
656 average
610-710 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
664 average
640-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
28-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$63,804
Tuition and Fees
$49,534
Room and Board
$14,270
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$39,371
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,321
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
186
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
26%
10-19
36%
20-29
19%
30-39
8%
40-49
5%
50-99
6%
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Wheaton Population
52,451
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
91% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Thunder
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
Asian
9.5%
Black/African-American
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
68.7%
Unknown
2.9%
International Students
4.9% from 25 countries
First-Year Students Returning
92.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
72.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
58%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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