FAQs

How many Wheaton students apply to medical and dental schools annually?

During the recent application cycles (2001-2009), our Pre-Health Professions program offered assistance and support services to an average of fifty-five applicants annually. This average reflects applicants to

  • allopathic (average 48; range: 24-66)
  • and osteopathic medical schools (average 5; range: 1-11)
  • and to dental school (average 4; range: 2-8).

During those years, graduates of Wheaton College matriculated into

  • allopathic medical schools (average 28; range 14-41),
  • osteopathic medical schools (average 3; range 1-8,
  • and dental schools (average 3; range 1-7).

Prior to that, a twenty-year database was created to collect data for the years 1981-2000 Over the twenty year period 72% of our applicants to health professions schools (medical and dental) per graduation year (535 out of 744) achieved acceptance.

What are common majors chosen by pre-health professions students?

Common majors in the sciences are Biology and Chemistry. Common non-science majors include Applied Health Science, Psychology, and Spanish.

What are some health professions schools where Wheaton College graduates have matriculated?

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