About Wheelock College

Founded in 1888, Wheelock College. is a Private college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 726 full time undergraduate students, and 327 full time graduate students.

The Wheelock College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 70 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Wheelock College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate83%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range800-1015
ACT Range15-22

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

63% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 7% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Wheelock College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
57%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
14%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
57%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
57%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
14%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
57%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
100%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    49 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    38 Students rated off-campus housing 2.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    49 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    51 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    51 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 76 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    51 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    51 Students rated local services 4.8 stars. 82 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    51 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

Wheelock College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Wheelock College?

7 Students rated Wheelock College

Trinity - 10/09/2017

I am currently a student at Wheelock college. It is a great school. The campus is small and safe. The professors and faculty are amazing. I would recommend this school to any student looking to major in education, social justice, or child life. Wheelock college is a great Boston school.

Christina - 06/08/2017

Wheelock College is the only school I visited because I fell in love with it as soon as I stepped onto the campus! Everyone becomes a familiar face and students, staff, and faculty are all on a first name basis. We are probably one of the friendliest places to be and I feel so lucky to be here. Academically, I have thrived and succeeded because of the small class sizes and discussion based format. If you're a student that can thrive in a close-knit community, then this is the place to be!

Nora - 05/25/2017

I would definitely recommend to anyone interested in public sector fields such as- education, social work, non-profit leadership, and humanities. Our political science department is also growing and attracting more students thanks to Professors Geoff McCormack and Sandy McEvoy. But of course, like anywhere else, Wheelock has its pros and cons. It's just up to you to become involved and find your niche of friends/interest groups so that you can get the real true beauty that comes with going to school in the heart of Fenway Park in Boston.

Chelsea - 04/26/2017

I like to think of Wheelock College, as the Trader Joe's of colleges. Everybody is so nice and they strive to make everyone feel heard and supported. From the teachers, to the administrators, to the maintenance guys, you can tell they love their job.

Wheelock College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Wheelock College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Wheelock College is 83%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Allow your passion and your goals to be your motivator. At times college can be overwhelming, and what you give is what you will get. Nothing in life comes easy, you must work hard for it. You cannot afford to be like everybody else, have to work twice as hard. Allow your passion to be drive.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school is a great place for students who want to become teachers, but there is little else available for other career choices.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The work load and stress that came with college and how to handle it.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    FIeld experience beginning in the first year of schooling.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very passionate about their future feilds of work.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Working with students to improve the life of children and family.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The population is mostly girls resulting in very clique-y behavior.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It's cool

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Wheelock is the fact that you get the best of both worlds. The comfortableness of a small school in a big city. The school is only about a block long - with the acceptance of a few other campus buildings - yet it is in the middle of an amazing city. There is no better way to go to college in the city in my opinion.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is how it is a school where people are supposed to be open and accepting, but often times people can be very close-minded. Because it is such a small school, everyone knows everyone, and they can be very judgmental. Older students are not always very supportive of younger students, and people can be quick to stereotype. I was not expecting that, and it’s frustrating that my expectations about the school are not reality.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doens't know what they want to do with their life.

    Read all 6 answers

Student Body

Students

82%

female

18%

male

726

Total Undergrad Enrollment

327

Total Grad Students

30%

Out-Of-State

67%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

26

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

53%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
14%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Wheelock College receive some sort of financial aid. 46% were awarded federal grants. While 85% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$34,825

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$14,400

Room and Board

50,025

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$23,581
$30 - $48K
$25,077
$48 - $75K
$27,718
$75 - $110K
$31,109
$110K & UP
$32,555

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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