Wheaton College full-time tuition, average housing, food, and fees will be
$62,500 for the 2025-26 academic year
but it’s important to note that most Wheaton students pay significantly less than that amount.
The average financial aid package (consisting of scholarships, grant aid, and loans) was
$31,556 for incoming first-year students in 2024-2025.
Each year, Wheaton College provides more than
to students based on merit and financial need. Over 90 percent of new first-year students receive some combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or federal work-study to help make their Wheaton experience affordable.
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Wheaton awards academic scholarships based on students' achievements and unique qualities, not just financial need from FAFSA. Scholarships consider outstanding Admission application credentials, portfolios, auditions, or donor-specified criteria, supporting students' success in college.
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Need-based aid helps make Wheaton College affordable by providing funds—through loans, grants, or work opportunities—from various sources, opening opportunities for students who might not otherwise be able to attend.
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Wheaton College offers various loan options, including Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, to help students manage educational costs. Financial tools, like a loan calculator and sample repayment schedules, are available to assist students in planning for their financial future.
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Wheaton offers various aid options beyond standard financial aid, including GI Bill benefits, ROTC scholarships, and the Bennett Fund for missionaries. Additional opportunities include federal loans, on-campus employment, and a college payment plan to help students manage educational expenses.
Thanks to the generosity of Wheaton College alumni and friends, our endowment provides all students 20 percent off the actual cost of Wheaton for U.S. News and World Report's #1 Christian college among the national liberal arts colleges. This assistance — alongside other financial aid resources — enables Wheaton alumni to graduate with far less debt than alumni of our peer institutions.
Learn more about the value of a Wheaton education here.
In a perfect world? As soon as you begin considering colleges you think you’d like to attend. In reality? Most students and families pay attention to financial aid when they start the application process in their senior year of high school. Here are several milestones—including Wheaton-specific deadlines—to keep in mind as you plan for financial aid.
Whether you’re seeking financial aid from the federal government or scholarships and grants from Wheaton, you’ll start by filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (a.k.a, the FAFSA). New and current Wheaton College students must submit a FAFSA every year they plan to attend for financial aid consideration.
Review the rest of the financial aid application process here.
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Karen Belling, Director of Student Financial Services"The Student Financial Services team at Wheaton is happy to walk with you through the financial aid process."
Questions? Check out our Financial Aid Q&As
or contact us at sfs@wheaton.edu with any questions or concerns.
How to Apply for Financial Aid