Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Wheaton College is a private liberal arts and sciences college in Norton, Massachusetts that consistently ranks among the nation’s best. Located between Boston and Providence, Wheaton is a remarkably diverse learning community. The college currently enrolls nearly 1800 students, representing 40 states and 70 countries. Approximately 8 percent of Wheaton’s students are international and 23 percent reflect underrepresented populations, including Asian, Black and Hispanic. First-generation students account for roughly 19 percent of enrolled students. For all students, Wheaton delivers exceptional outcomes. Graduates of the past five classes recorded a 97 percent success rate in launching careers and pursuing advanced education within six months of graduation, according to the college’s ongoing study of its programs. Since 2000, Wheaton students have won more than 230 prestigious scholarships, including Rhodes and Fulbright scholarships. Mission: Wheaton College provides a transformative liberal arts education for intellectually curious students in a collaborative, academically vibrant residential community that values a diverse world.