Statistics at Wheaton
Students of color at a predominantly white college have a unique experience in terms of both challenge and support. Wheaton is no exception. At times students of color seek out those from a background similar to their own and at other times students who are very different in order to stretch themselves. Students of color comprise approximately 15% of the campus. The enrollment chart reflects the enrollment trends of over 35 years, and the table at the bottom reflects current enrollment information compared against Fall 2000; new undergrads are included in the total undergrads. Please note that due to new reporting standards, Fall 2010 starts two (2) new categories (Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and Two or More Races) which were parts of other data points in the past. New data will be in each of these areas henceforth. Read about the details of enrollment data (Excel sheet).
Fall 2010 Enrollment Figures (F00)
| Ethnicity |
New Undergrad
(Included in total) |
Total Undergrad |
Graduate |
Total |
| African American |
12(17) |
70(49) |
16 |
86 |
| Asian American |
43(25) |
186(100) |
28 |
214 |
| Latino American |
29(20) |
94(66) |
10 |
104 |
| Native American |
0(3) |
5(5) |
2 |
5 |
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Two or More Races |
14 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
| Total |
98(65) |
370(220) |
56 |
425 |