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About Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

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Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is a private liberal arts college in Norton, MA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 79%, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 494 students each year. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1260–1390, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wheaton College (Massachusetts) offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $42,212 per year; the sticker price of $74,850 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wheaton College (Massachusetts) acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

79%
Overall Accept Rate
1325
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1260 – 1390 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 27 – 33

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

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Essay Strategy
Wheaton's Connected Curriculum encourages students to link their studies across disciplines, so reference specific interdisciplinary connections you want to explore in your essays and show how Wheaton's structure supports your particular academic goals.
Demonstrated Interest
Wheaton is a small residential college in Norton and deeply values students who genuinely want to be part of that community, so attending an open house, scheduling a campus tour, or joining a virtual information session is a meaningful signal of your interest.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wheaton College (Massachusetts) actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$75k/yr$20.1k
30k-48k~$75k/yr$21.5k
48k-75k~$75k/yr$28.3k
75k-110k~$75k/yr$28.6k
110k+~$75k/yr$34.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

76%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,718
Undergrad Enrollment
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