While Wheaton College does not shape its academic or co-curricular programs with rankings in mind, we recognize that they can be a useful tool, and appreciate the third-party endorsement they often provide. Overall, rankings data indicate that Wheaton provides an excellent liberal arts education at a great value.
2025 Rankings
(as of Oct 2025)
EDsmart 2024
- #1 among Christian Colleges and Universities
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Forbes 2025
- Named as one of America's Top Colleges
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MONEY Magazine 2025
- Awarded one of America's Best Colleges
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Niche 2026
- Niche Score: A-
- #4 in Best Colleges in Illinois
- #6 in Best Christian Colleges in America
- #20 in Best Colleges with No Application Fee Colleges in America
- #38 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
- #46 in Best Colleges for Music in America
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The Princeton Review
- Best Value College (2025)
- Best Midwest College (2025)
- Top 20 Best Alumni Network(2025)
- #14 in Friendliest Students (2026)
- #4 in Best Quality of Life (2025)
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The Wall Street Journal 2025
- #2 in Nondenominational Christian Colleges
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Times Higher Education
- #173 in US College Rankings (2022)
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U.S. News and World Report 2025
- #50 National Liberal Arts Colleges
- #35 Top Performers on Social Mobility
- Named one of the Best Value Schools
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University Magazine
- #4 in Best Christian Colleges (2024)
- #2 in Best College Dorms in Illinois (2025)
- #11 in Happiest Students (2025)
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