Wheaton College, Massachusetts
Discover yourself at Wheaton College, a private liberal arts college in Massachusetts that’s home to 1,700 students and built around a deep sense of belonging. With 100+ academic programs and our flexible Compass Curriculum, you’ll shape an education that fits your goals, combines your interests, and prepares you for what’s next. You’ll learn from faculty who know your name, explore ideas across disciplines, and gain real-world experience through funded internships or research opportunities. Within six months of graduating, 92% of Wheaton students launch careers or pursue graduate school. Ranked a Top 25 college in 2025 for Best Classroom Experience (*The Princeton Review*) and for Generous Financial Aid (*Forbes*), Wheaton is the place for you.
Academic programs
- Design
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
A Wheaton education is personal—it looks different for every student, and you’ll discover what your path looks like with the help of the many people and resources available here. Your education, both in and out of the classroom, will help you think critically, forge connections, develop professional skills and build a network for life. Wheaton offers Early Decision I and II, Early Action I and II and Regular Decision and has been test optional for over 25 years. Visit wheatoncollege.edu/admission/apply/ for more information about application requirements and deadlines.
Students may wish to submit additional materials such as creative arts portfolios or other student work and projects in order to support their application and provide the admission committee with evidence of particular strengths, talents or interests.
Transfer
Wheaton's vibrant community is a result of the incredible experiences, passions and interests of its members. Transfer students are an essential part of our community. Wherever you are in your college journey, Wheaton welcomes you and invites you to connect with our transfer counselors. Applicants who have matriculated at another collegiate institution, regardless of completed work, are considered transfer candidates. Transfer applicant deadlines are November 15 for spring entry and May 1 for fall entry. Visit wheatoncollege.edu/admission/transfer/ for more information about application requirements and deadlines.
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Additional information
Learn more about Affordability:
Earning a degree at Wheaton College is more affordable than you might think: 99% of students receive some form of merit or need-based aid. In 2024, the average cost for first-year students was $24,414—lower than many public universities.
Learn more about Scholarships:
New England Regional Grant: Approximately half of our alumni remain in New England after graduation. We’re committed to empowering future generations to enrich our vibrant communities through Wheaton’s New England Regional Grant. This effectively reduces the cost of tuition by half for all four years for students who reside in or complete their high school education in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. New England students are also eligible for additional merit grants.
Merit Scholarships: For students from outside of New England, Wheaton’s merit scholarships significantly reduce the cost of attendance. Our Presidential Scholarship is a merit-based award that recognizes incoming students for their high school academic achievement regardless of financial need. Most of our students from outside of New England qualify for this scholarship, with the majority of awards in Fall 2025 expected to be between $30,000-$46,000 per year.
Visit us
Wheaton is located between Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island. Come see us, meet our students, talk to our professors and coaches, attend an information session, take a tour, or join us online. Wheaton offers a wide range of opportunities for you to get to know us better. Visit wheatoncollege.edu/admission/visiting-wheaton/ for more information.
The culture at Wheaton can definitely be summed up in one word: supportive. Almost any endeavor you want to partake in, you will find people who want to support you. That’s true in my courses and socially, too.