Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$63,240

2.66% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$30,701

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.7%

5,835 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,785

99.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

72.8%

359 Graduates

About

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a higher education institution located in Bristol County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) were General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees awarded), General Psychology (50 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2024, 459 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wheaton College (Massachusetts). 67.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (344 degrees), 11.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is $63,240, which is $35,062 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is $63,240, which is $35,062 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,701.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Wheaton College (Massachusetts) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$63,240

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) was $63,240. The cost of tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is $35,062 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$30,701

2024 Value

2.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,701. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) grew by 2.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (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

$15,430

Room and Board

$940

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) was of $15,430 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.26% between 2023 and 2024.

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) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) (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.

Admissions

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) received 5,835 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.1% annual growth. Out of those 5,835 applicants, 3,952 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,785 students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,952

Accepted Out of 5,835

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) was 67.7% (3,952 admissions from 5,835 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 71.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 24.1%, while admissions grew by 17.8%.

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

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2024 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) had a total enrollment of 1,785 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is 1,776 students and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 99.5% of students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wheaton College (Massachusetts), both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 7.96% Hispanic or Latino, 5.15% Black or African American, 4.59% Two or More Races, 3.47% Asian, and 0.056% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,785 students. The full-time enrollment at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is 1,776 and the part-time enrollment is 9. This means that 99.5% of students enrolled at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 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) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Wheaton College (Massachusetts) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,246 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
142 enrolled students
Black or African American
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is 69.8% White, 7.96% Hispanic or Latino, 5.15% Black or African American, 4.59% Two or More Races, 3.47% Asian, and 0.056% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 81 students (4.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 163 more women than men received degrees from Wheaton College (Massachusetts). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is white (344 degrees awarded). There were 11.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is General Business Administration & Management (63 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (50 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wheaton College (Massachusetts), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees awarded), English (31 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 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) are Physicians (429,458 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (232,681 people), Other managers (232,011 people), Postsecondary teachers (224,348 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (215,479 people).

The most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees awarded), English (31 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), History (13 degrees), and Biology (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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) are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees awarded), English (31 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), History (13 degrees), and Biology (72 degrees) (as of 2024).

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) are Elementary & secondary schools (558,713 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (554,718 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (517,842 people), Offices of physicians (206,452 people), and Legal services (187,300 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).

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
General Psychology
50 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) was General Business Administration & Management with 63 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Wheaton College (Massachusetts), which is 0.476 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in General Psychology, which is 4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

76%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 76% of students graduating from Wheaton College (Massachusetts) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% 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 (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is Female and Asian (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 2.85% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
344 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is white (344 degrees awarded). There were 11.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

0.871% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
257 degrees awarded
White Female
250 degrees awarded
White Female
234 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is white female (257 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (250 degrees).

Operations

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has an endowment valued at nearly $273M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 28.4M (10.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) had a total salary expenditure of 91.1M. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) employs 47 Instructors, 41 Professors and 35 Associate professors. Most academics at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are Female Instructor (30), Male Professor (22), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 71 employees, Management, with 61 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

Endowment

$273M

2024 Endowment

6.47%

growth from 2023

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has an endowment valued at about $273M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) grew 6.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $223M 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) (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

$37.3M

2024 Salaries

3.63%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) paid a median of $37.3M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($91.1M) and a 3.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.92% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.88% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) paid a total of $11.2M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 71 employees, Management with 61 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

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