Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$61,600

3.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$31,638

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

71.3%

4,702 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,778

98.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

75.7%

380 Graduates

About

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is a higher education institution located in Bristol County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) were General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), General Psychology (49 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (33 degrees).

In 2023, 421 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281). 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (298 degrees), 8.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is $61,600, which is $32,320 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is $61,600, which is $32,320 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,638.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$61,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was $61,600. The cost of tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is $32,320 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,638

2023 Value

3.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,638. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) grew by 3.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,800

Room and Board

$940

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was of $14,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.886% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $940. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) received 4,702 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,702 applicants, 3,354 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,778 students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in 2023. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,354

Accepted Out of 4,702

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was 71.3% (3,354 admissions from 4,702 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16.6%, while admissions grew by 4.68%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2023)

110

Scores Submitted (2023)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) had a total enrollment of 1,778 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is 1,746 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281), both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 7.31% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 4.16% Two or More Races, and 4.05% Asian.

Students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (24.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,778 students. The full-time enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is 1,746 and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,241 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
130 enrolled students
Black or African American
99 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is 69.8% White, 7.31% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 4.16% Two or More Races, and 4.05% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 85 students (4.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 123 more women than men received degrees from Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is white (298 degrees awarded). There were 8.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (49 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), and English (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are Physicians (421,049 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (231,412 people), Postsecondary teachers (226,043 people), Other managers (223,575 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (207,597 people).

The most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), English (25 degrees), Biology (69 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), English (25 degrees), Biology (69 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
74 degrees awarded
General Psychology
49 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was General Business Administration & Management with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

149

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

272

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281), which is 0.548 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (272).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.74 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) in General Psychology, which is 8.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is Female and Asian (90.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.53% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
298 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is white (298 degrees awarded). There were 8.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
197 degrees awarded
White Male
101 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) is white female (197 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (101 degrees).

Operations

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) has an endowment valued at nearly $256M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.8M (7.73%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) had a total salary expenditure of 89.7M. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) employs 42 Instructors, 38 Professors and 34 Associate professors. Most academics at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are Female Instructor (27), Male Professor (22), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 68 employees, Management, with 61 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Endowment

$256M

2023 Endowment

6.11%

growth from 2022

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) has an endowment valued at about $256M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) grew 6.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $205M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36M

2023 Salaries

6.92%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) paid a median of $36M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($89.7M) and a 6.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.88% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.6M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) paid a total of $10.6M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) were Instructor with 42 employees, Professor with 38 employees, and Associate professor with 34 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 68 employees, Management with 61 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281) was Female Instructor with 27 employees, Male Professor with 22 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (168281).

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