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. In fact, many of our students graduate with little to no student loans. See how a Wheaton education is within your reach.
Family Income
Family income distribution of need-based aid applicants in the Class of 2027
$0 – $30,000 (6%)
$30,001 – $60,000 (18%)
$60,001 – $90,000 (17%)
$90,0001 – $120,000 (12%)
$120,001 – $150,000 (16%)
$150,001+ (30%)
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What You Pay
While the tuition and fees for 2024-25 is $79,940, the actual cost most families pay is 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 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. About 1/3 of new first-year students in Fall 2023 saw a bill (after aid) that was under $20,000 for the year. The overall average net cost for all first-year students was $23,383.
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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Looking at Debt
This reflects the pandemic pause on all student loan payments. During the 2022-2023 academic year, the loan default rate was 1.1% which is significantly lower than the 5.2% national average for private institutions.
On average, 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 $6,500.
The Wheaton Edge
At Wheaton, you’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll graduate with a competitive edge and the most sought-after skills employers seek. Our Compass Curriculum combines the breadth of the liberal arts with career-connected internships, research and study abroad opportunities. You’ll acquire leadership, communication, creative problem-solving and collaboration skills with a global perspective. A Wheaton education is an investment in your future. We can’t wait to see where it takes you.
95 percent of graduates secure employment or pursue graduate degrees, internships or fellowships within six months of graduation.
Learn more about The Wheaton Edge