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. New England residents also receive a special grant that significantly reduces tuition costs. See 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 2028
$0 – $50,000 (15%)
$50,001 – $100,000 (21%)
$100,000 – $150,000 (26%)
$150,000 – $225,000 (20%)
$225,001 + (18%)
Scholarships and Grants
Wheaton admits high-achieving students from around the corner and across the world. Students who reside or complete their high school education in one of the six New England states qualify for the New England Regional Grant, which reduces their tuition cost by half. The majority of all students admitted to Wheaton—regardless of home residence—will qualify for our merit aid scholarships. Students may also be eligible for need-based grants as well as federal and state aid, even further lowering the cost of attendance.
What You Pay
While the tuition and fees for 2024-25 were $79,940, the actual cost most families paid was much lower due to financial aid, grants and scholarships.
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.
Subtract Need-Based Grants: $2,000–$20,000
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. Close to 40% of new first-year students in Fall 2024 saw a bill (after aid) that was under $20,000 for the year. The average bill for all first-year students was $24,414.
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 is 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 $20,486 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.