Wheaton College is a private-funded Evangelical Liberal Arts College headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois. Evangelical abolitionists established the college in 1860. Wheaton is one of the first higher-learning institutes in Illinois from where black college students graduated. Wheaton offers more than 40 undergraduate and 18 graduate degrees in diverse disciplines of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The total enrollment of Wheaton College is 2810 students, out of whom 178 are international students. Wheaton College has a lightly selective acceptance rate of 85 percent.
Almost 94 percent of Wheaton College students receive some kind of financial aid. The average award given to each student is USD 23,712 (INR 18.5 Lakh) per year, which is much higher than the national average of USD 6,921 (INR 5.4 Lakh) per year. Some international students' scholarships include Presidential Scholarships USD 15,894 (INR 12.4 Lakh per year), the Music Merit Scholarships USD 3,858 (INR 3.10 Lakh) – USD 7,947 (INR 6.20 Lakh), and likewise.
With a small class size and more than 50 majors and concentrations, Wheaton allows students to dive deep into the subjects they are passionate about. Moreover, the college's faculty is world-class, with 95 percent holding a terminal degree in their respective fields.
The college offers exceptional opportunities at places like the Black Hills Science Station and its Specialized Academic Centers so that students focus on diverse areas of career growth, from applied Christian ethics to urban engagement and global resources.
501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187, United States
