At Wheaton, we welcome students from every economic background across the United States and around the world. As part of our commitment to affordability, we award the majority of our students with gift aid that does not need to be repaid. Learn how a Wheaton education is within your reach.
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Family Income
Family income distribution of need-based aid applicants in the Class of 2029
$0 – $50,000 (17%)
$50,001 – $100,000 (18%)
$100,000 – $150,000 (22%)
$150,000 – $225,000 (23%)
$225,001 + (20%)
Scholarships and Grants
The majority of students admitted to Wheaton qualify for our merit aid scholarships. Students may also be eligible for need-based grants as well as federal and state aid, further lowering the cost of attendance.
What You Pay
While the tuition and fees for 2025-26 were $82,800, the actual cost most families paid was much lower due to financial aid, grants and scholarships.
Subtract Merit-Based Scholarships: Up to $46,000 in Fall 2025
Wheaton scholarships, renewable annually, recognize students for high academic achievement, regardless of financial need.
Subtract Need-Based Grants: $2,000–$20,000 in Fall 2025
Students apply for need-based grants—from the college and federal and state government—through the financial aid application process.
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. First-year students in Fall 2025 received an average bill (after aid) of $24,624.
Estimate Your Eligibility
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 are not a guarantee of either admission or financial aid.
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Manageable Student Loans
On average, Wheaton meets 94% of demonstrated financial need
The median loan amount per year for these students is $6,500.
For Wheaton students who take out loans, their average balance on federal loans at graduation was $20,100 in the most recent year. In contrast, the national average federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,583, thousands more than at Wheaton College.