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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,406
Total Undergrads
Including 72 Part-time
602
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

College Conference of Illinois and Wisc

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $61,967)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $55,800)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 69 107 - -
Baseball 28 - - -
Basketball 18 12 - Yes
Football 92 - - -
Golf 9 6 - -
Soccer 30 25 Yes Yes
Softball - 15 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 26 27 - -
Tennis 11 11 - Yes
Volleyball - 17 Yes Yes
Water Polo - 15 - Yes
Wrestling 10 - - -
Badminton - - - Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - - Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6.9%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2%
Non-resident alien 3.4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 16.9%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 65.9%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 18 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 2

Notable Alumni

  • Dan Coats (Class of '63), U.S. Ambassador to Germany, former U.S. Senator
  • Dennis Hastert (Class of '64), Former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
  • Donald Soderquist [Class of 55], COO and Vice Chairman of Wal-Mart
  • John Nelson (Class of '63), Distinguished American conductor and music director for Ensemble Orchestral de Paris
  • John Piper (Class of '68), Prolific Christian author of "Don't Waste Your Life"
  • Nathan O. Hatch (Class of '68), Former-Provost of Notre Dame University, current President of Wake Forest University
  • Rev. Billy Graham (Class of '43), World-renowned pastor and evangelist
  • Todd Komarnicki (Class of '87), Producer of the movie Elf
  • Wes Craven (Class of '63), Director, producer, and writer of over 30 films, including Nightmare on Elm Street and the Scream trilogy
  • Todd Beamer (Class of '91), Nationally-renowned 9/11 hero
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Daniel from Wheaton, IL
  • 4
  • “dorm life is exceptional. a close bond of friends as a result of required freshman and sophomore on campus housing will bring joy for years to come. there are lots…”

  • Jan-20-2012 » Read More
  • Kevin from Seminole, FL
  • 5
  • “Although the school has been in existence as long, if not longer than most Ivy League schools, the dorms have been renovated to match today's standards of comfort. Each dorm…”

  • Jul-07-2012 » Read More
  • Amanda from WA
  • 5
  • “Dorm life is very fun; as a freshman you participate in activities such as meals with your brother/sister floor, roulettes (where your roommate gets you a date for a floor…”

  • Aug-20-2012 » Read More
  • Aaron from Wheaton, IL
  • 4
  • “The dorms provide a thriving community, with lots of floor events and activities that will help you to build meaningful friendships. The Wheaton College community covenant bans alcohol (among other…”

  • May-22-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Matt from Texas (kinda...)
  • Feb-24-2013 I am a current student here

    If you're looking for good food at a college, Wheaton takes the cake. It was recently ranked #1 in the nation for cafeteria food. Compared to other college cafeterias, ours rocks.

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  • 5
  • Emily from Oswego, IL
  • Jan-19-2013 I am a current student here

    Wheaton College has been rated as having the #1 food in the country. It does not disappoint. It is like eating at a restraunt for every meal.

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  • 4
  • Andrew from Wheaton, IL
  • Jan-11-2013 I am a current student here

    Despite being first in the nation a couple years ago, the food doesn't exactly give you tonguegasms every time you take a bite. However, the quality of the food is extremely impressive for having to feed thousands of people. It's good enough that I can go to saga and expect to come out satisfied just about every time.

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  • 4
  • Natasha from Santa Barbara, CA
  • Dec-25-2012 I am a current student here

    Bon Appetite is our company and they make great food! It can get a little old eating similar things but if you are bored there is good food in the town of Wheaton which isn't a very far walk.

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  • 5
  • M
  • Oct-01-2012 I am a current student here

    Our dinning hall is amazing and when it is closed there are two other places to eat.

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  • 5
  • Nailah
  • Sep-14-2012 I am a current student here

    Rated #1 in America for best cafeteria food. No kidding!

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Philip from Wheaton, IL
  • Oct-10-2012 I am a current student here

    There is no Greek life at Wheaton, but because of its stress on intentional community, many compare certain groups like the Men's Glee Club and the floor culture to the closest thing to a fraternity on campus.

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  • 0
  • Kevin from Seminole, FL
  • Jul-07-2012 I am a current student here

    As Wheaton is a Christian college, it doesn't seek to promote the Greek system and the types of things that tend to go along with that type of environment. There are plenty of clubs and activities that do a great job to take the place of Greek life.

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  • 0
  • Daniel from Wheaton, IL
  • Jan-20-2012 I am a current student here

    currently wheaton college doesn't have an greek life, but word has it that the college is actually considering bringing some onto/around campus.

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