The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Wheaton enrolled 2,944 students in fall 2018, including 2,401 in undergraduate and 543 in graduate programs, data shows. 2 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
21 percent of undergraduates are residents of Illinois, and 70 percent are residents of other states. 9 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (72 percent) and Asian (9 percent).
The school admitted 83 percent of the 1,850 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 40 percent enrolled.
Wheaton College admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.Total | Male | Female | |
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Applicants | 1,850 | 42.9% | 57.1% |
Admitted applicants | 1,536 | 83% | 82% |
Enrolled | 614 | 42% | 38% |