Wheaton College Acceptance Rate
Wheaton, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,866
- Admitted
- 1,679
- Yield
- 32.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wheaton College's acceptance rate has risen from 69.2% in 2014–15 to 90% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,010 to 1,866 (-7%) over that period.
Its 90% rate makes Wheaton College more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.5% for women vs 88.3% for men, a 3.2-point gap). Wheaton College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 32.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,010 | 1,390 | 69.2% | 607 |
| 2015–16 | 1,971 | 1,390 | 70.5% | 605 |
| 2016–17 | 1,850 | 1,455 | 78.6% | 588 |
| 2017–18 | 1,693 | 1,439 | 85% | 580 |
| 2018–19 | 1,850 | 1,529 | 82.6% | 610 |
| 2019–20 | 1,889 | 1,602 | 84.8% | 614 |
| 2020–21 | 1,801 | 1,566 | 87% | 481 |
| 2021–22 | 1,993 | 1,719 | 86.3% | 546 |
| 2022–23 | 1,893 | 1,674 | 88.4% | 504 |
| 2023–24 | 1,866 | 1,679 | 90% | 553 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 974 | 891 | 91.5% |
| Men | 892 | 788 | 88.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–720 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 610–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 19% |
How Wheaton College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wheaton College's acceptance rate?
Wheaton College's acceptance rate is 90% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,679 admitted of 1,866 applicants).
Is Wheaton College test optional?
Wheaton College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wheaton College?
Wheaton College received 1,866 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,679.
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College?
Admitted students at Wheaton College typically scored 650–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wheaton College getting harder to get into?
Wheaton College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.2% in 2014–15 to 90% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wheaton.edu/.