Wheaton College is a Liberal Arts college offering courses 40 at the undergraduate level and some at graduate level. International students willing to take admission can apply for Fall and spring semesters in early and regular decisions.
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The college has a total enrollment of 2,900 students, out of which 2400 are undergraduate and 500 are graduate students. The average graduation rate at the university is 88% and the acceptance rate is 83% which makes university admissions quite selective. For a smooth admission process, graduate applicants have to submit letters of recommendation coming from working professionals, pastors (or other Christian leaders), and Professors.
Highlights
Application Portal | UG - University website portal/Common application PG - wheaton.elluciancrmrecruit.com |
Application Fee (non-refundable) | UG - 60 USD PG - 30 USD |
Acceptance rate | 83% |
Average GPA | 3.7/4 (90%-92%) |
Average SAT score | 1247 |
Average ACT score | 28 |
Mode of Payment | Master-Card/ American Express/Discover/visa |
Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
Intake Seasons | Fall |
School code | ACT - 1160 SAT/TOEFL - 1905 |
Student to faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Wheaton College Admission Deadlines
The U.S. citizens and the permanent resident students can apply to both Fall and Spring Semesters, whereas the international students can only apply to their fall semester.
Type of Action | Deadlines | Decision by |
---|---|---|
Early action 1 | November 15 | December 15 |
Early Action 2 | January 15 | Feburary 1 |
Regular Action Fall | January 15 | March 31 |
Regular Action Spring | November 15 | Rolling Basis |
Wheaton College International Admissions
The international applicant has to fulfill the following requirements in order to secure admission into the College –
Application Portal- Online
Application Fee-60 USD
Admission requirements:
- Official, secondary school mark sheets, transcripts, and the certificate.
- Transcripts should be sent from the school to Wheaton College Admission Center directly.
- Proof of English proficiency- TOEFL/IELTS
- Proof of financial resources
- Copy of passport
- Audition (for music program)
English Proficiency Test Score Requirements
To show English skills, international candidates may submit the TOEFL and/or IELTS ratings. The university's minimum necessary scores are provided below.
Exam | Minimum Score |
TOEFL (iBT) | 95-105 |
TOEFL (PBT) | 587-620 |
IELTS | 7 to 8 |
USA Visa for International Students
After the student is selected for admission, the university will email the Certificate of Eligibility for a US Student Visa (Form I-20 A/B). Once received, all the details should be checked carefully.
- Completed non-immigration visa application form (DS-156) with passport size photo.
- A valid passport.
- Receipt of visa application fee.
- Evidence of SEVIS fee payment (I-901 receipt)
Wheaton College Undergraduate Admissions
Wheaton offers more than 40 undergraduate courses to all the applicants. The admission process is the same for most of the courses.
Where to Apply: Wheaton College application portal
Application Fee: 60 USD
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- ACT and/or SAT
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Christian commitment (necessary for admission)
Average GPA | 3.7/4 |
SAT (Middle 50%) | 1220-1320 |
ACT (Middle 50%) | 27-32 |
Wheaton College Graduate Admissions
Wheaton College offers doctoral and master's programs in various fields. To apply, the applicants have to fulfill the requirements given below –
Application Portal: Graduate Application Portal
Application Fee: 30 USD
Some of the popular programs with admission requirements are tabulated below.
Course | GPA | LOR | Minimum English Language Proficiency |
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M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counselling | 3.0/4 (83%-86%) | 4 | TOEFL-iBT: 80; TOEFL-PBT: 550 IELTS: 6.5 |
M.A. in Teaching | 3.0/4 | 3 | TOEFL-iBT: 100; TOEFL-PBT: 600; IELTS: 7.0 |
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development | 2.80/4(83%) | 3 | TOEFL-iBT: 80; TOEFL-PBT: 550 IELTS: 6.5 |
M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership | 2.75/4(80%-82) | 3 | TOEFL-iBT: 80; TOEFL-PBT: 550 IELTS: 6.5 |
M.A. in Intercultural Studies | 2.75/4 | 4 | TOEFL-iBT: 80; TOEFL-PBT: 550 IELTS: 6.5 |
Admissions decisions at Wheaton College are based upon a variety of factors, including evidence of Christian faith, grades, test scores, essay responses, extra-curricular activities, and recommendations. Specific weights are not attached to the individual components.
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