Wheaton College
Wheaton College is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in a suburb, in Wheaton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,900 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 580 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 539 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 93%). Every year 89% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,900 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Undenominational |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate93% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1916 - Current |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1230 to 1410 |
| ACT | 27 to 32 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,467/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,467/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,467/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $825/credit | |
| In State Students | $825/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $825/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $66,015 | $66,015 | $66,015 |
| ADN | 70 | $102,690 | $102,690 | $102,690 |
| BSN | 125 | $183,375 | $183,375 | $183,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $41,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Wheaton College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 17% | $4,291 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $1,080 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $4,616 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $14,849 |
| Federal Student Loans | 56% | $6,036 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $21,419 |
$30,021
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,099 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,768 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,474 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,461 |
| Over $110,000$34,887 |
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Student Population
2,391
Undergrads
509
Graduates
1,581
Women
1,319
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
71% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
