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Wheaton
College (Wheaton, Ill.), founded in 1860, is a private,
residential, interdenominational Christian college pursuing excellence in liberal arts. |
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Approximately 2400 (50.7% female, 49.3% male; 18.6% multicultural) from 50 states, 48 countries and more than 32 denominations
Approximately 500
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- Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS)
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National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
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National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE)
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American Psychological
Association (APA)
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American Chemical Society Certified
(Chemistry Program)
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Two 16-week semesters
Two 4-week summer sessions
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Instructional
Staff: 193 full-time, 102 part-time.
Student/faculty ratio: 12 to 1.
Percentage of full-time faculty with doctorates:
94%
Average class size: 22 |
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B.A.
B.S.
B.Mus.
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M.A.
M.A.T.
Ph.D. in
Biblical and Theological Studies
Psy.D. in Clinical
Psychology |
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Ancient Languages
Anthropology
Applied Health Science
Art
Biblical Archaeology
Biblical & Theological Studies
Biology
Business/Economics
Chemistry
Christian Formation & Ministry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
Elementary Education
Engineering Dual Degree Program
English
Environmental Studies
Composition
Education
History/Literature
Performance
Music with elective studies
Master of Arts Degrees
Biblical Archaeology
Biblical Exegesis
Biblical Studies
Christian Formation & Ministry
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Ministries
Evangelism and Leadership
General Theology
Historical and Systematic Theology
History of Christianity
Intercultural Studies
Intercultural Studies TESOL
Masters Program for Persons in Ministry or the Marketplace (Intercultural Studies)
Missions
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French
Geology
German
History
History/Social Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Relations
Mathematics
Music (6 majors)
Nursing (Liberal Arts)
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Secondary Education (2nd major only)
Sociology
Spanish
Master of Arts in Teaching
Elementary
Secondary
Certificates
Pre-Law
TESOL
Third World Development (HNGR)
Urban Missions
Urban Studies
Youth Ministry
Doctoral Degrees
Philosophy in Biblical & Theological
Studies
Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
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- 96%
of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
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The average undergraduate GPA over four years is 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
- 78% of freshmen are expected to graduate in four
years, 87% in five years.
- The most popular majors among new students currently are Business/Economics, Music, English,
Politics/International Relations, Biology, and Biblical & Theological Studies. |
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Selective
admission; decisions made by committee. Christian
commitment is necessary for admission. Academic
factors include GPA, standardized test scores,
rigor of curriculum, and class rank. See Admissions
page for more information |
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- 583
freshmen, including 30 National Merit Finalists
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Average high school GPA of 3.7 (unweighted scale)
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56% graduated in the top 10% of their class
- 88%
graduated in the top 25%
- Middle 50% scored between
1240 and 1410 on the Critical Reasoning and Math portions of the SAT, between 27 and 31
on the ACT
- They arrive from all over the world,
but the largest numbers this year hail from (in
order) Illinois, California, outside
USA, Minnesota, Texas, and Michigan. |
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SAT
#1905
ACT #1160
FAFSA
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$30,982 (Tuition: $23,730, plus Room and Board,
$7,252)
$580 per hour for Master's Degree students
$760 per hour for Psy.D. students
$706 per hour for Ph.D. students.
See Financial
Aid for more information
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- Federal Pell grants, FSEOG, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are available.
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Approximately 63% of undergraduate students receive need-based and non-need-based scholarships and grants.
- About 56% of undergraduates are offered loans, and about 45% accept. These are Perkins, Stafford Loans, and alternative loans and school loans, ranging from $100 to $5,500.
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88%
of students live on-campus in one of the four residence halls, 15 college owned
apartments or 16 houses. Those who do not, live
with parents or spouse, or have obtained permission through an off-campus selection process. Limited graduate housing is available to single students and international married students. |
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- Student government
- Leadership development
- College Union (campus wide events, concerts, films, coffee-house events)
- The Record (student newspaper)
- Literary magazine Kodon
- Tower yearbook
- Intercollegiate
Speech and Debate
- Concert Choir
- Men's Glee Club
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Symphonic
Band
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Symphony Orchestra
- Christian Service Council (22 local ministries)
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World Christian Fellowship
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Missions in Focus
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Student Missionary Project
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Global Urban Perspectives
Member of NCAA, Division III, College Conference
of Illinois and Wisconsin. About 15% of students participate
in intercollegiate sports.
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Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Football
Golf
Indoor &
Outdoor Track
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Wrestling |
Softball
Basketball
Cross country
Volleyball
Golf
Indoor &
Outdoor Track
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Water Polo |
- Career exploration
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Internship and job search
services
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Personal and spiritual counseling
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Cultural
programs to enhance diversity
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- Arena Theater
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Gospel Choir
- Multicultural groups
- Departmental and
pre-professional study groups, including Pre-Law and Pre-Med
- Orientation, homecoming
and family weekend planning committees
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Women's Chorale
- Jazz
Ensemble
- Opera Music Theater
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Percussion Ensemble
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Youth Hostel Ministry
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Breakaway Ministries
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Small Group Discipleship Program
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Underclass Residence
Hall
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Community Life Councils
Students may participate in 8 different club sports, 3 of which are co-ed.
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Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer |
Lacrosse
Cheerleading |
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Tae Kwon Do
Crew |
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- 40% of students participate in
intramurals |
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“Through a remarkable combination of intellectual stimulation and tenacious opposition to any departure from evangelical faith or practice, the College creates discussion as intense as any to be found on American campuses, and as consistently directed to ultimate issues.”
-A Carnegie Study of the Future of Liberal Arts Colleges
"At
Wheaton, classes are small, the professors actually
teach, and the curriculum is informed with solid
and well-articulated values."
-The
National Review College Guide: America's 50 Top
Liberal Arts Schools
"Indeed, the fusion of excellent academics and devotion to faith at Wheaton College prepares its students to do big things, 'For Christ and His Kingdom.'"
-The Insider's Guide to the Colleges
Wheaton
College has been named to the Honor Roll of Character
Building Colleges every year since The John Templeton
Foundation established the list in 1989.
In the 2008 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Wheaton College finished 59th out of 212 National Liberal Arts Colleges.
According to The Washington Monthly’s 2007 Annual College Guide, Wheaton College is ranked 3rd on the list of Top Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation. This ranking is based on the social mobility and service of students, and the research done at each school.
Kiplinger's rates Wheaton 12th for Best Values in Private Colleges. Wheaton ranked
1st for lowest total cost,
and 9th for (lowest) cost after need based aid. |
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