Wheaton College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Wheaton College admits a majority of applicants, but the 3.7 average GPA shows you still need a strong academic record. Since it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add clear evidence of your readiness, and ask early how merit awards are evaluated.
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Wheaton College facts and stats
Wheaton College enrolls about 1,785 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Wheaton College has an 82% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 73%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11.6:1.
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Key Wheaton College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Wheaton College is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 15 Early Decision and Early Action deadline, an October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake whose scores will arrive in time and can help improve a superscore where colleges use one.
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What you'll actually pay
Wheaton College is a private not-for-profit, so the same $63,960 tuition and fees rate applies to all students. With 74% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $36,088, scholarships can play a meaningful role. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.
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Wheaton College’s estimated cost of attendance is $80,160, including $63,960 in tuition and fees and $16,200 for room and board. About 74% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $49,245. Merit awards average $36,088, which can significantly reduce the sticker price for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $37,276.
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No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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