Wheaton College to Send Large Delegation to Lausanne Congress 2024 in Seoul-Incheon, Korea
Wheaton College President Philip Ryken Will Serve as Plenary Speaker
For Christ and His Kingdom
Wheaton College President Philip Ryken Will Serve as Plenary Speaker
A top-tier liberal arts education in a
Christ-centered community
among the U.S. News and World Report National Liberal Arts Colleges list
(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
Our thriving international alumni network is active, engaged, and always willing to help other Wheaties succeed.
(Princeton Review, 2024)
Kilplinger ranked us #25 in best value liberal arts colleges in the U.S. and #45 best value overall.
(Kiplinger Finance, 2019)
Wheaton graduates are highly prepared for what comes next, whether it’s a dream job or an advanced degree.
(Class of 2023 data)
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.
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 a firm 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.
Rooted in faith. Christ at the core.
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
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
Interested in learning more about Wheaton College Graduate School? Share your information with us here.
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.
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.
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.”
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 >
Engage with the outdoors at HoneyRock, our center for leadership development.
Investigate God’s creation in the Black Hills of SD.
Experience new cultures and gain global perspectives.
Unearth ancient artifacts at the Tel Shimron Excavations
Learn from Wheaton faculty, Christian thought leaders with a passion for teaching.
Read how Dr. Baraka and other Wheaton professors are exploring calling in academia, the church, and the College’s global community.
Associate Professor of New Testament Dr. Esau McCaulley has been appointed Jonathan Blanchard Chair of New Testament and Public Theology.
Dr. Maniero, Assistant Professor of Geology, leaned over like she had a secret. “On my desk right now is potentially the oldest garnet in the world,” she said.
Wheaton College students—affectionately called Wheaties—use their God-given talent, intellect, and creativity to make a difference in communities near and far.
In her years so far at Wheaton, Lucy Browning ’24 has presented at national conferences, conducted research in Kenya, volunteered in local communities, and forged lasting friendships with both peers and professors. And she’s just getting started.
Learn more about Vanguard, Wheaton College’s gap year program, from Elliot Chan as he shares how he’s building valuable frameworks for vocation and spiritual disciplines. Hosted at HoneyRock, Vanguard offers an immersive experience for learning about God’s purpose and design for work.
Currently in the Wheaton College Graduate School program for higher education and student development, Da’Nesha Davis M.A. ’24 draws from a deep well of empathy, academic success, and wisdom as she serves students on campus.
Transfer student Josh Winnes ’25 came to Wheaton for its vibrant student community, diving into extracurriculars like ultimate frisbee and other intramurals. He even started a new club “Skivangelism,” which combines his passions for the gospel and winter sports.
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?