C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
71/100 · earnings-weighted

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Norton, Massachusetts 02766
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) campus, Norton, MA
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) campus, Norton, MA. Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
84/100
Affordability
F
10/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,778
Total Enrollment
76%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Wheaton College (Massachusetts), from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$67,725
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,607
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
72.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,308
Average SAT
30
Median ACT
22.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,139$78,769+15%#161 of 1176#430$27,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies—$64,701+25%#5 of 103#16$25,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$39,842$61,194-2%#35 of 67#56$27,000
English Language and Literature$29,221$59,381+22%#62 of 576#154$26,434
Psychology$34,746$54,483+7%#270 of 1027#674$27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$28,498$54,106+24%#16 of 144#39$24,250
Political Science and Government$32,669$53,285-16%#471 of 565#547$26,298
History$32,896$48,095-5%#295 of 459#420$25,990
Biology$26,661$43,012-25%#806 of 841#836$24,000
Fine and Studio Arts$28,574$38,389-7%#290 of 423#375—
Sociology$29,953————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $601,528
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,597/mo — vs ~$914/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02375 (3.8% cap, Easton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $61,600 $61,600
Room $8,230
Board $7,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $79,510 $79,510

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
17%
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,778
Total Students
65%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 7%
Black 6%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Tuition at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is $61,600 for in-state students and $61,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
The graduation rate at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) is 76%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) a good school?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wheaton College (Massachusetts)?
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) has a total enrollment of 1,778 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology