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Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) says yes to 67.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $67,725 median earnings.
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Wheaton College (Massachusetts) occupies suburban Norton, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $78,769 four years out. 22.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,773 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1210 and 1420 — near the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) received 4,702 applications and admitted 3,354 (71.3%), with 522 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1210–1420 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 620 | 670 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Wheaton College (Massachusetts) compares
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.7% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $63,960 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,725 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Wheaton College (Massachusetts): $67,725 median at year ten, versus $62,832 across Massachusetts institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $63,960 regardless of where you're from. At Wheaton College (Massachusetts), that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,773 — Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
72.8% of Wheaton College (Massachusetts) students finish a bachelor's within six years — 18 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $63,960 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,769 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $64,701 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $61,194 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $59,381 |
| Psychology, General | $54,483 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $54,106 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,285 |
| History | $48,095 |
| Biology, General | $43,012 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,389 |
Median earnings for these 10 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,725 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional Wheaton College (Massachusetts) programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1210–1420 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s acceptance rate?
71.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,354 admitted from 4,702 applicants.
How much does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) cost?
At Wheaton College (Massachusetts), published tuition is $63,960 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,725 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Westfield State University — 81.4% admitted
- Western New England University — 83.5% admitted
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute — 60.2% admitted
- Suffolk University — 82.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.