The world thrives when we work together to achieve success. At Wheaton, we are invested in making a college education accessible to talented students from every economic background, from across the United States and around the world. You know an excellent education in the liberal arts and sciences has great value. But the price tag may seem overwhelming at first. So let’s break it down to show how a Wheaton education can be affordable for your family.
Family income
Family income distribution of need-based aid applicants in the Class of 2026
$0 – $30,000 (10%)
$30,001 – $60,000 (10%)
$60,001 – $90,000 (14%)
$90,0001 – $120,000 (16%)
$120,001 – $150,000 (10%)
$150,001+ (40%)
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What you pay
While the tuition and fees for 2023-24 is $77,510, the actual cost most families pay is much lower due to financial aid, grants and scholarships.
Subtract grants: $2,000–$50,000
Students apply for need-based grants—from the college and federal and state government—through the financial aid application process.
Subtract scholarships: up to $45,000
Wheaton scholarships, renewable annually, recognize students for high academic achievement, regardless of financial need, and include stipends to support internships.
Your total cost
What you pay for a Wheaton education may be less than you expect. The college works with each student and family to put a Wheaton education within reach. About 1/3 of new first-year students in Fall 2023 saw a bill (after aid) that was under $20,000 for the year. And the overall average net cost for all first-year students was $27,883.
Estimate your Eligibility
January 2024: Click here for our Net Price Calculator, which will provide you an estimate of your eligibility for financial assistance at Wheaton. All estimates provided will be based on self-reported information, and is not a guarantee of either admission or financial aid.
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Looking at debt
This is lower than the national average for private institutions, which is 5.2%.
Wheaton meets 94% of student need, leading to less debt than the national average of $28,400.
The median loan amount per year for these students is $6500.
How we rank
Money, 2022
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022
U.S. News & World Report, 2022
The Wheaton Edge
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