Wheaton College

501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593 - View Map View Map

School Notes Overview:

    Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.), founded in 1860, is a private, interdenominational Christian college.

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School Overview:

Wheaton College
County Du Page County, IL
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,342 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 75 students
Full-Time Graduate 259 students
Part-Time Graduate 256 students
 
Total Enrollment 2,932 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 2,142 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 70%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 16%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $4,523
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 12%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,256
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 59%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $8,501
% Students Receiving Loans 45%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,571

School Notes:

  • Facilities at the campus includes Computing labs in Buswell Library, the Billy Graham Center, and five residence halls, with networked Windows and Macintosh workstations, printers, Internet access; Residence Hall Network (ResNet); Exercise physiology laboratory; fitness center; and 35-meter indoor pool; Edman Memorial Chapel; Pierce Memorial Chapel; and Barrows Auditorium; Arena Theater.
  • Wheaton College offers Doctoral degree in Biblical & Theological Studies and Clinical Psychology. Master of Arts degree is offered in Biblical Archaeology, Biblical Exegesis, Biblical Studies, Christian Formation & Ministry, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Ministries, Evangelism, General History of Christianity, General Theology, Historical & Systematic Theology, Intercultural Studies, Intercultural Studies TESOL, Missions and Religion in American Life. Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary and Secondary. Certificates are issued for TESOL.
  • With 40 majors, a student-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, and an average class size of 23, Wheaton students count on getting quality instruction and attention.
  • The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and American Psychological Association (APA).
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.

In the News:

  • Cusano to coach Wheaton tracksters (The Sun Chronicle)
    posted on July 30, 2011 at 06:05:31 am
    NORTON - Dave Cusano, who most recently served as the assistant track coach at the University of Maine, is the new Wheaton College track coach succeeding the legendary Paul Souza.
  • Museums: Galley 7 one man show (The Naperville Sun)
    posted on July 28, 2011 at 04:18:00 pm
    ART7 West Studio: Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. At 7 W. Downer, Aurora. Visit 7weststudio.com.Adams Hall Gallery: Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays from late August to early May. Free. Closed during the summer months. At Wheaton College , north of Blanchard Hall, 500 College Ave., Wheaton. Call (630) 752-5050 or visit wheaton.edu/art. Ainsworth Photography Gallery ...
  • Fastspot announces the new Wheaton College Website (PitchEngine)
    posted on July 26, 2011 at 03:43:09 pm
    Established in 1860, Wheaton College is a private, residential, interdenominational Christian liberal arts college and graduate school near Chicago. With a motto of "For Christ and His Kingdom," Wheaton combines academic rigor with a strong Christian identity. The highly selective school is known for its close-knit community, accessible and involved faculty and alumni, and ample study abroad and ...
  • Cusano Moves to Wheaton College (WABI Bangor)
    posted on July 26, 2011 at 02:29:26 am
    Former UMaine football player Dave Cusano has been hired by Wheaton College as head men's and women's track & field coach. Cusano has been an assistant track coach at UMaine the last three years and helped a number of athletes compete for conference as well as national titles. He has been highly r . . .
  • Roberts returns as Wheaton's swim coach (The Sun Chronicle)
    posted on July 23, 2011 at 06:39:51 am
    NORTON - A three-time NCAA Division III All-America swimmer while at Wheaton College, Barrett Roberts returns to his alma mater as the Lyons' new men's and women's swimming coach.

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