Wheaton College Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.40%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.89%
Freshmen Enrollment
533
SAT Scores
1,380
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,040 students have applied and 1,783 students have allowed to admit to Wheaton College (Acceptance rate: 87.40%). Wheaton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.89 % where 533 students have finally enrolled out of 1,783 admitted students.
Wheaton acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Trinity College and Bryn Mawr College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 42.61%).
Wheaton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 22.98%).
How to Apply to Wheaton College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wheaton. Wheaton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.wheaton.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.wheaton.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-to-wheaton-college/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wheaton.edu/cost-and-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wheaton.edu/admissions-and-aid/cost-and-financial-aid/student-financial-services/cost/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | catalog.wheaton.edu/financial-information/financial-aid/#text |
| Disability Service | www.wheaton.edu/academics/services/learning-and-accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wheaton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Wheaton College is 1,380 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wheaton College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,367). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | 1,380 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,367 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wheaton College, 202 students submitted SAT scores (38% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,380 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 700 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 680 | 730 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,380 | 1,470 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Wheaton College, 105 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 27 | 33 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 31 |
Wheaton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wheaton College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |