Wheaton College Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
6%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wheaton College has a diverse student body with 28% 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
71.1%(1,484)
Hispanic
8.0%(167)
African American
2.7%(56)
Asian
10.4%(218)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
6.6%(138)
Unknown
1.1%(23)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment2,885
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
44.3%(958)
Women
55.7%(1,205)

Gender Statistics

Men958

33% of total enrollment

Women1,205

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wheaton College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(27)
18-19
43.6%(943)
20-21
45.6%(986)
22-24
8.8%(190)
25+
0.8%(17)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(7)
22-24
26.5%(191)
25+
72.6%(524)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

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 23% in-state residents, 71% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
22.7%(114)
Out-of-State
71.0%(357)
International
6.4%(32)

Regional Representation

In-State114

23% of student body

Out-of-State357

71% of student body

International32

6% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age