Wheaton, IL
Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 90% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,889 | 1,602 | 614 | 85% |
| 2020 | 1,801 | 1,566 | 481 | 87% |
| 2021 | 1,993 | 1,719 | 546 | 86% |
| 2022 | 1,893 | 1,674 | 504 | 88% |
| 2023 | 1,866 | 1,679 | 553 | 90% |
Fall 2023 applicants
891 of 974 women and 788 of 892 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Wheaton College has an acceptance rate of 90% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,679 of 1,866 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,866 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 553 enrolled.
No. Wheaton College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 90% — it has become less selective.