Since our founding, Wheaton has been committed to opening doors: to higher education, to careers, and to skills that allow students to keep growing for the rest of their lives. To support this commitment, we have offered generous financial aid for years to attract the best students and make a Wheaton education accessible. In fact, nearly all Wheaton students receive some form of aid.
Beginning in Fall 2027, Wheaton will reduce our published tuition by $30,000 to more closely reflect what students actually pay. The tuition price for the 2027-2028 academic year would have been $69,000 and now will be $39,000.
Comparison of Prior Anticipated Pricing to New Pricing for 2027-2028
| Fee Type | Academic Year 2027-2028 PRIOR Anticipated Pricing |
Academic Year 2027-2028 NEW Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,000 | $39,000 |
| Housing | $10,200 | $10,200 |
| Meal Plan – Unlimited | $8,300 | $8,300 |
| Student Activity and Technology Fees | $900 | $900 |
| TOTAL | $88,400 | $58,400 |
*Other fees may apply depending on your status as a student.
Why is Wheaton Lowering Tuition?
Wheaton College is lowering its published tuition to make costs easier to understand from the start. Previously, the gap between our published tuition price and what students paid hid our affordability and may have deterred students who would have thrived here from considering us. Knowing what to expect before you apply gives you the confidence to explore all that Wheaton has to offer.
What this means for students:
New Tuition Pricing: $39,000
Our new tuition pricing reflects what you’ll pay before merit scholarships or other aid are applied. We will adjust the merit aid component of institutional grants so that the net cost to current students remains the same as it would have been without this new pricing. Need-based aid will not be affected. No student—prospective or returning—will pay more because of our new pricing.
Unlimited Opportunity
The caliber of a Wheaton education hasn’t changed. You will have full access to the mentors, programs and experiences that will shape your future.
Tuition Questions
We understand you may have questions about what this means for you. Visit our FAQ page for more information.
- Current Students and Families:
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The Wheaton Experience
At Wheaton, you are the architect of your life and career. Our Compass Curriculum gives you the freedom to explore your interests and the structure to shape your path. You’ll be supported by professors who are invested in you, career mentors who help you navigate what’s next, and classmates who cheer you on. You’ll graduate with skills, experience and confidence to achieve more than you ever thought possible. 92% of alumni are employed, in graduate school, or in career-connected internships within six months of graduation.
Academic Excellence
- No general education requirements
- Curriculum with flexibility and guidance
- Small classes averaging 15-20 students
- Faculty with advanced degrees (not graduate students)
- Option to study abroad as early as first semester
- Makerspace that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship
- 23 student-faculty research labs and state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab
Life and Career Ready
- Connect with a life and career mentor starting your first semester
- Funding for internships or research
- Personalize and refine your career path as you grow
- Practice interviews, salary negotiation and professional etiquette
- Learn to embrace uncertainty and adapt through life’s unexpected turns
- Access employers and alumni who can connect you to career opportunities
Learn More about Life and Career Design Institute
Community
- 92% students live on campus
- 33 residences including 16 theme houses
- 26 NCAA Division III athletic teams, including five aquatic sports
- 2 theaters, 1 art gallery and dedicated studio spaces
- 100+ student-led clubs and organizations
- Unique traditions including Head of the Peacock Regatta
Strong Foundation. Enduring Impact.
At Wheaton, we continually enrich the student experience. Our multi-year All Together Now fundraising campaign has raised $90 million to date. These funds fuel three strategic priorities: life and career design, scholarships and financial aid, and immediate annual impact. Our endowment continues to grow and is greater than $300 million. This ongoing support ensures every admitted student has access to a Wheaton education backed by a community invested in their lifelong success.