Wheaton College
Founded 1860
President Philip Ryken (President)
Fees USD 36,750
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Wheaton College is a private evangelical Christian liberal arts college founded in 1860 in Wheaton, Illinois. Often called the “Harvard of evangelical Christianity,” Wheaton is the most academically rigorous evangelical college in the US, known for its conservatory of music, sciences, and the Marion E. Wade Center (dedicated to C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers). Alumni include Rev. Billy Graham (class of 1943).
Programs
- Conservatory of Music — Top evangelical Christian music conservatory
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health sciences with outstanding medical school placement
- Biblical and Theological Studies — Rigorous evangelical Christian scholarship
- Marion E. Wade Center — World’s leading research center for C.S. Lewis and the Inklings
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Statement of Faith: Required | Acceptance Rate: ~68% | Tuition: ~$36,750