Wheaton College Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
6%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wheaton College has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.1%(1,568)
Hispanic
8.1%(182)
African American
2.6%(59)
Asian
10.7%(239)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
6.6%(147)
Unknown
1.8%(40)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment3,149
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

Wheaton College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Wheaton College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(1,025)
Women
55.6%(1,286)

Gender Statistics

Men1,025

33% of total enrollment

Women1,286

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wheaton College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(35)
18-19
45.4%(961)
20-21
44.3%(939)
22-24
7.9%(168)
25+
0.8%(16)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(15)
22-24
22.8%(155)
25+
75.0%(510)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wheaton College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 73% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
21.0%(116)
Out-of-State
72.7%(402)
International
6.3%(35)

Regional Representation

In-State116

21% of student body

Out-of-State402

73% of student body

International35

6% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age