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Wheaton College, Massachusetts

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world rank  2178

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Overview

Founded in 1912, the Wheaton College, Massachusetts is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Norton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Wheaton College, Massachusetts (WC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Wheaton College, Massachusetts (WC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 113-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wheaton College, Massachusetts' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym WC
Founded 1912 Origins date back to 1834
Motto That they may have life, and may have it abundantly
Colours Wheaton blue and white
Mascot Roary the Lyon
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University Location

Address 26 E Main Street
Norton
02766-2322 Massachusetts
United States
Wheaton College, Massachusetts's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Wheaton College, Massachusetts Phone Number (508) 286 8200
Wheaton College, Massachusetts Fax Number (508) 285 8228
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Wheaton College, Massachusetts is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wheaton College, Massachusetts's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Wheaton College, Massachusetts categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Wheaton College, Massachusetts.



Wheaton College, Massachusetts: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Admission Office Admission Office

26 E Main Street
Norton 02766-2322
(508) 286 8251


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Library University Library

Yes Visit Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Library
Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 287,866 physical volumes, 15,818 physical media, 90,959 digital/electronic media and 320 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 20 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Wheaton College (Massachusetts)'s library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Wheaton College, Massachusetts provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,768 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Wheaton College, Massachusetts's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wheaton College, Massachusetts is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wheaton College, Massachusetts's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wheaton College, Massachusetts's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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