More selective than 23% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wheaton College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Wheaton College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Wheaton College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650 | 740 |
| SAT math | 610 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1260 | 1470 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wheaton College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 650–740 | 610–730 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 650–720 | 610–720 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Wheaton College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Wheaton College has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Trinity Christian College | 85% | 58% | $19,125 |
| 38 | Eureka College | 85% | 42% | $17,349 |
| 39 | University of Illinois Springfield | 86% | 53% | $9,833 |
| 40 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | 87% | 62% | $13,297 |
| 41 | Wheaton College | 87% | 85% | $26,975 |
| 42 | Illinois State University | 88% | 65% | $19,398 |
| 43 | Columbia College Chicago | 89% | 52% | $26,598 |
| 44 | Dominican University | 90% | 55% | $11,745 |
| 45 | Monmouth College | 91% | 65% | $17,133 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Wheaton College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wheaton College admissions questions
What is the Wheaton College acceptance rate?
Wheaton College accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,679 of 1,866 applicants were admitted.
Does Wheaton College require the SAT or ACT?
Wheaton College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College?
The middle 50% of Wheaton College enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1470 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Wheaton College?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (553 of 1,679).
Is Wheaton College getting harder to get into?
Wheaton College accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wheaton College overview