Acceptance Rate
68%
Avg. SAT
1390
75th percentile
“Tree-shaded liberal arts college where students craft their own majors amid an arboretum campus once dedicated to women's education.”
Norton, MA
Location
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
Wheaton College traces its roots to 1834, when local philanthropists Eliza and Justin Wheaton established it as one of New England's pioneering women's colleges, emphasizing rigorous academics for female scholars long before coeducation arrived in 1988. Today, it draws students who relish intellectual freedom and close-knit community over big-school bustle—curious types eager to shape their education without rigid requirements thrive here, while those craving urban energy or Division I sports crowds might feel isolated. Norton, a quiet suburb 35 miles south of Boston, offers peaceful woods and easy commuter rail access to Providence and the city, but expect a rural pace with few walkable nightlife options.
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
You'll dive into small seminars where professors push you to connect ideas across disciplines, thanks to an open curriculum that skips traditional requirements and lets you design custom majors like environmental neuroscience or digital arts. Strengths shine in sciences, with hands-on labs in animal behavior and astronomy, alongside robust programs in studio art, theater, and global studies—many students study abroad through the college's strong international center. Large introductory classes are rare in this small setting, but popular interdisciplinary tracks fill quickly, so proactive planning helps; research pairs undergrads with faculty early, fostering conference presentations over cutthroat competition.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,785 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
70%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
13%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Norton, MA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus hums with a collaborative vibe: expect weekday classes blending into club meetings, weekend hikes across the arboretum, or theater rehearsals in the historic Watson Fine Arts building, punctuated by Division III games and a cappella shows. Nearly all students live on campus in residence halls with theme options like arts or wellness houses, building bonds in a place where traditions like class tree-plantings mark time. Winters bite hard with snow blanketing paths, and Norton's sleepy feel means weekends often involve Boston trips or gatherings rather than a bustling party scene, suiting introverts and planners more than spontaneous socialites.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$20,988
$30K – $48K
$21,587
$48K – $75K
$23,577
$75K – $110K
$26,292
$110K+
$30,872
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
82%
4 Years Graduation Rate
69%
6 Years Graduation Rate
73%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$67,725
82% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) and return in the fall. 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 73% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
69%
4-6 years
4%
Non-grad
27%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$59,750
Acceptance
68%
Undergrads
1,785
4-Year Grad Rate
69%
Endowment
$230M
Norton, MA 02766-2322
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