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For Christ and His Kingdom

Find your ambitious calling

Wheaties become movement makers, entrepreneurial shapers, and pathway breakers.

We become scientists, lawyers, doctors, CEOs, filmmakers, engineers, policy experts, educators, renowned scholars, investment bankers, musicians, entrepreneurs and, yes, missionaries, theologians, and church leaders.

Find yourself here.

Rigorous, Respected & Recognized

A top-tier liberal arts education in a
Christ-centered community

99^%
Employed or in graduate school

Wheaton graduates are highly prepared for what comes next, whether it’s a dream job or an advanced degree.

(Class of 2022 data)

^#12
Top 20 best alumni networks

Our thriving international alumni network is active, engaged, and always willing to help other Wheaties succeed.

(Princeton Review, 2023)

^TOP100
National liberal arts colleges

Wheaton is consistently ranked among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges.

(U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

^#25
Best value in the U.S.

Kilplinger ranked us #25 in best value liberal arts colleges in the U.S. and #45 best value overall.

(Kiplinger Finance, 2019)

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Invest in Wheaton's Mission.

Wheaton cultivates leaders who enter the world prepared to serve and engage their communities, churches, government, and the global marketplace for Christ and his kingdom. Wheaton’s faithful supporters include alumni, as well as parents and friends, who believe that Wheaton’s mission is rooted in an eternal hope, which makes for real purpose and real partnership.

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For Christ & His Kingdom

These words are not just a motto. They are the essence of this vibrant community.

Rooted in our founding and enduring principles, our mission is fueled by an unwavering dedication to biblical truth and boundless love. We value unwavering convictions and open-minded dialogue. Wheaton is truly unique: a liberal arts ethos, rigorous academics, an aspiration to excellence, and a deep commitment to Christian spiritual formation, this is the place where you can learn and grow with a community of spiritual and intellectual peers.

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World-Class Academics

Rooted in faith. Christ at the core.

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Undergraduate Majors
& Minors

Learn to think well and live well in a vibrant, Christ-centered residential community.

No matter which major(s) you choose, the breadth and depth of a Wheaton education gives you highly marketable skills and a strong foundation in Christian discipleship that will guide you at home, at church, at work, and in the wider world.

90⁺
majors, minors, concentrations & certificates

11:1
student-faculty ratio

86^%
of students receive financial aid

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Graduate School Student talking with Dr. Rochelle Scheuermann

Graduate & Professional Programs

Go deeper with a distinctly Christian graduate education.

The Graduate School at Wheaton College offers master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs in high-demand and significant fields such as leadership, education, psychology, ministry, and bible/theology.

500⁺
graduate student population

28
residential and hybrid degree certificate programs

100^%
Christ-committed faculty

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Connect with Undergraduate Admissions

Interested in learning more about Wheaton College Graduate School? Share your information with us here.

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Orientation Committee students in Wheaton Swag 2022

Christian friendship. Life together.

Feel at home in a supportive, welcoming residential community.

Beginning with our innovative orientation program, Wheaton Passage, your time at Wheaton will be filled with meaningful, shared experiences with your classmates - the people who just may become your best friends for life.

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Play on the Stage or on the Field

Conservatory of Music

Wheaton's world-renowned Conservatory of Music houses nine ensembles that are open to all Wheaton students, regardless of major. Choose from Chamber Music, Jazz or Percussion Ensemble, Concert Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Chorale, Symphonic Band, or Opera Mainstage.

Thunder Athletics

Over 25% of Wheaton’s student body participates in athletics, and it's no wonder with so many options available, including baseball, basketball, football, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, softball, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Our Division III athletes are conference and national champions. But, most importantly, we pursue Christian faith, character, and leadership through competitive sports programs that “run the race to win.”

With Wheaton

Wheaton students put learning into action in many ways, from independent research projects to immersive, enriching faculty-led experiential learning opportunities all around the globe. Learn more about Global Programs and Studies >

With Wheaton you can:

Engage with the outdoors at HoneyRock, our center for leadership development.

HoneyRock

Devils Tower Black Hills Science Station

Investigate God’s creation in the Black Hills of SD.

Wheaton in the Black Hills

Experience new cultures and gain global perspectives.

Summer Study Abroad

Tel Shimron Excavation - Wheaton College (IL)

Unearth ancient artifacts at the Tel Shimron Excavations

Discover Tel Shimron

Student Focused.
Christ-Committed.
Inquiry-driven.

Learn from Wheaton faculty, Christian thought leaders with a passion for teaching.

Meet our Faculty

Associate Professor of English Dr. Tiffany Kriner

Dr. Kriner's literature-inspired farm is one of the many ways she gives back to her communities and revels in the beauty of God’s creation.

Learn About Dr. Kriner

Professor of Music Dr. Shawn Okpebholo

Dr. Shawn Okpebholo is the Blanchard Chair of Music (Composition, Music Theory) and a GRAMMY nominated composer whose music has been featured across the world.

About Dr. Okpebholo

Dr. Kelly Vazquez

Assistant Professor of Engineering Dr. Kelly Vazquez is one of fourteen new faculty joining Wheaton’s undergraduate and graduate programs this 23-24 academic year.

Learn About Dr. Vazquez

Students and Alumni in Action Wheaties to Watch

Wheaton College students—affectionately called Wheaties—use their God-given talent, intellect, and creativity to make a difference in communities near and far.

Destiny Rogers ’23

Destiny transferred to Wheaton as a Bible and theology student, building new bridges and seeking to follow the Lord wherever life takes her.

Meet Destiny

Portrait of Wheaton College graduate Hannah Kim, who earned her M.A. in marriage and family therapy

Hanna Kim M.A. '23

As a recent graduate, Hannah Kim M.A. ’23 is trusting the Lord to establish her own steps and the journeys of her clients as she helps them find healing.

Meet Hannah

Jadon Yeager '25

A missionary kid who grew up in Asia, Jadon weighs in on the value of cross-cultural engagement and storytelling.

Meet Jadon

Thian Dim ’25

As a first-generation student paying her own way through college, Thian Dim ’25 knows first-hand the value of a strong support system and network of grace.

Meet Thian

How will you live out your life’s callings for Christ and His Kingdom?

Wheaties are living their callings in ways and places that might surprise you. For more than 150 years, our heritage of humble leadership has carried us to every corner of the earth and every corridor of business, education, science, government, service, humanities, and the arts. Ready to take the next step?

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