Founded in 1834, Wheaton College-Norton. is a Private college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,651 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Wheaton College-Norton Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 137 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Wheaton College-Norton include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
15-Nov
Application Fee
60
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
98% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 29% were in the top quarter, and 42% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Wheaton College-Norton.
2%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
16%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
60%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
98%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
2%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
2%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
80%
“We only party on weekends”
16%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
2%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
47%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
2%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
16%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
60%
“We bought the gear”
7%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
62%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
98%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
2%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
48 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
34 Students rated off-campus housing 2.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
49 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
47 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
48 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
47 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
49 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
47 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
Wheaton College-Norton REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Wheaton College-Norton?
22 Students rated Wheaton College-Norton
Ryan
I love the environment and I can not wait to get involved in everything possible.
Brent
Disgusting buildings, disgusting campus, even more disgusting town. Nothing to do, on a grey day here weather wise, the campus looks even more gross. Just a disgusting campus and disgusting town. Don’t come here unless your literally a zombie. Nothing to do! Gross gross campus
y'all r stealing my info?
Fine
music department very helpful
meh food, a vegan station all the time, but only one option... but dining services are very open to student opinion-- they ask the students what they want to see improved and work to see it happen... for example, the clam chowder
freshman dorms are hit or miss-- there are forced triples (three people living in the space for a double), but if you get a double it's quite spacious with a good-sized closet... a new freshman/wellness dorm was just built and while it looks nice, it's falling apart due to rushed construction. there is no off-campus housing, unless you're one of the very few who commutes.
it's a small school in a small town... most people say it's not a college town but a town with a college in it and i can't help but agree... there isn't much within walking distance and i don't have a car. there's a pizza place, a chinese place, and a bar, and a few little restaurants. there's also a cvs and a walgreens. the best place i've been is bagels and cream, a local bagel and coffee place that's really good. there's about 1700 students but i always see new people
intro classes are big and lecture-style (i took chem (about 40 people) and cultural anthro , but once you get past them, it gets a lot smaller... around 15-20 people...
it's a very liberal liberal arts school... a lot of open thinking
as an athlete, the athletic community is very tight-knit and teams will come out and support one another. there's a strong sense of solidarity ]
we are apparently several million dollars in debt as well
Emma
I feel that the education is ok but the professors aren't always present. Also, the dining isn't great because of foods being served everyday. Also, the environment isn't the greatest because there are many different snots. I would rather be in an environment that accepts me for who I am since I have a disability.
Tatyanna
At first glance, it seems like a great school, but once you go here you can see that there are some things that can be improved. In my experience, having an advisor is not helpful at all, my previous advisor knew nothing about me, and coming back for this semester I found out through a different professor that my advisor had left the school and I had no idea who my new advisor was. There can be better communication between advisors and advisees. There is not much to do here on the weekends either, the campus is a ghost town and with that being said, there is barely any good food served during the weekend, most of the food station at the dining hall is closed, leaving very little options. The Business Department is quite small, but it is fairly new. Overall the classes are good, very stimulating and the professors are great.
Mikaela
When I first stepped foot on Wheaton's campus, I was a little worried. I can certainly lend some credit to the normal anxieties that come with a transition as large as moving two and a half hours away from my family, friends, and everything else I had known up until that time. But a lot of my fear was about what I might be about to experience. I had only heard good things about Wheaton, but I considered the school a safety. I never thought I would actually find myself enrolled there. I was concerned about how I would fit in, the area, the quality of the education that I would be getting, and more. Now, a year after that day, I can happily say that I have never been more involved in a community in my entire life- and that's including the years I spent in the Girl Scouts doing community service and filling the hearts and stomachs of my small town. I can say with certainty that Wheaton is committed to having a place for everyone on its campus. The school is incredibly welcoming, incredibly diverse, and incredibly educated. It celebrates everyone and embraces not only each and every unique talent and story that is brought to it through its students, but the community that is created when all of those elements come together. I'm proud to be a part of Wheaton.
Delaney
Wheaton is the college for the undecided and unsure, who despite their wariness in choice are bursting with potential. It is a small college, located in a small town, so most students spend the majority of their time on campus. However it makes for such a personal environment, people become close quickly. It is one of the most accepting communities that exists in the world of colleges, nobody is discriminated against. Wheaton students do not see color, gender, or age. They see people and the beauty that exists within each person studying at Wheaton. As for academics, the professors are all highly qualified individuals who genuinely care for their students. They are passionate for the subjects they teach and often have worked in their field for years and produced a number of works surrounding it. The Wheaton education is flexible, promoting a liberal arts structure. Students are not required to declare their majors until the end of their sophomore year, providing plenty of time to experiment and be certain in choice. As for extracurriculars, many exist. Every interest under the sun has a a club to go with it and if you happen to find one missing, you are free to create it yourself. Club sports are also abundant for those who like to be active but may not have the best arm. No Greek life exists at Wheaton, instead theme house, where anyone with a common interest can live together in said designated house. Wheaton is also doing a remarkable job in regards to sustainability. All food leftover in the dining hall goes to the nearby pig farm for the trough, all napkins are biodegradable, and recycling bins exist everywhere on campus. There aren’t many amazing aspects of Wheaton that cannot possibly fit into this review, it is genuinely an under appreciated diamond in the rough. Wheaton exists to serve its students well, and in turn the students do the same, making Wheaton one of my most favorite places to be.
Callie
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Sarah
I felt at home the minute I walked onto campus. The atmosphere, people, and groups allow the academics to be an enjoyable part of the overall college experience, which was really important to me when applying. I've only been at Wheaton for one year but I am already excited to go back to campus and start another year much more acclimated to the scene.
Alisa
It took some time to grow on me but I love the small community. It is a safe space surrounded by nature and is filled with friendly faces: students and professors.
Veronica
Overall, I love Wheaton College. The majority of students, faculty and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Of the professors that I've had, all of them have been extremely knowledgeable and had a real passion for teaching. The fact that they love their job makes learning in their classrooms that much more enjoyable.
James
Wheaton College MA has been a wonderful place to attend so far. They have made attending financially possible as well as showing the education and opportunities are both significant and abundant. It may be in a sleepy town and the LAC style may not be for everyone but it is an amazing school regardless. A hidden gem I believe
Z
Overall, I am very pleased with Wheaton College as an academic institution and have loved the classes that I've taken. The close enough vicinity to Providence and Boston has allowed me to explore the two cities on occasion; both are accessible through reliable, but time consuming, public transportation.
Ari
Wheaton is extremely supportive academically and fun-wise is what you make it. So to speak if i'm away from Wheaton one weekend I'm not worried about missing a banger. And sometimes Saturdays consist of nothing more than you make playing some drinking games with your friends, if thats your thing. There are themed houses that throw down but no sorority life. Its not very diverse however students of color really stick together on campus and provide a lot of moral support in this predominantly white school. And the white students really make an effort to understand POC experiences its a very liberal atmosphere where everytime a hot topic pops up people can conversate about it rather than one person try to educate the rest. As for the faculty well it matches the lack of diversity in the students some are better than others and your opinion usually depends upon whether you find them problematic or not. Wheaton generally hires pretty able professors. Financially Wheaton isn't that affordable, but the name carries some weight so you sort of get what you pay for. And also student financial services IS NOT HELPFUL one time I had $0.05 left on my account and they continuously billed me for the entire semester $50 per month. But hey you live you learn nonetheless check your bill. ALSO the water is brown and I'm not talking tinge of yellow I'm talking ice tea, coffee brewed brown. The safety of it is still under investigation by the students even though Wheaton says its safe its just hard to believe.
Katja
I went to Wheaton College for a visit and I was very angry. We went to cafeteria to get lunch, and I have serious celiacs desies. When I asked for a gluten free bun I asked if the complimentary fries were also gluten free-they replied that they were only patatoe fries no bread. I tried to re explain and say that if anything is fried in the same oil I can't eat it, because of my severe allergy. Turns out the fries are not gluten free. The woman behind the counter gave me a shocked look and told the man cooking to change his gloves. The fact that they wouldn't do That anyway if I asked for an allergen free meal hives me such anxiety, because I am lucky in the gluten free world, I only vomit when I eat, but others can die on spot because of gluten. If one time I forget to mention my allergy I worry that I could get physically sick. Anyway they make me my gluten free burgur and guess what came with it, the non-gluten free fries. All together I don't really feel like I can eat at the college because of the lack of listening to my allergies.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Wheaton College-Norton is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Who are you now? Who will you be several years from now? For a prospective student, the answers to either of these two questions may not be easy to answer, or even possible to answer. Despite the fact that determining academic or career paths isn't a task that can be accomplished in a quick meeting, it is important when looking at a school to remember that the place you choose to attend can have a great impact on the answers to both questions by the time you graduate. You of course will have great influence on what you choose to do while you are a student, but the environment of any college will in turn influence these very decisions.
You definitley can't just cruise or squeak by, but I've had a few nights where I really didn't have much work to do. Probably not the same at an Ivy League college.
What is the stereotype of students at your school?
The predominant stereotypes about the school and its students describe the school as a haven for white, upper-class, Birkenstock-wearing, liberals. This stereotype is generally untrue from what I have seen. The fact that tuition at the college is expensive does unfortunately make it more accessible to students from financially secure backgrounds, this however is true for almost every private school in the country. In actuality, the school prides itself on its diversity and the numerous backgrounds of its students supports this claim. It is true, however, that the campus as a whole learns toward the far left, and you would be hard presses to find much diversity regarding political views.
Wheaton is a beautiful campus on the smaller side which is nice because it does not feel overwhelming. I would, however, change its location. Although it is situated between Boston and Providence (two great cities to visit), the town of Norton has nothing to offer but a CVS. Many students are pushing to make Wheaton more sustainable, but there seems to be some residence from the administration. It is great to see the response from the students who believe in it, however. One of the most frequent complaints is the drug and alcohol policy. The policy is exceedingly strict causing many students to party off campus. This causes the campus to seem empty sometimes on the weekends. I believe that Wheaton's strongest aspect are there academics.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
Even though many choose to party off campus there is still always an event going on, on campus. The Art House puts on gallery shows in its living room, a concert may be going on either in the student run coffee house or the late night venue called the Loft. There are also visiting artists, professors, lectures, and musicians that come.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I'm not crazy about the town it's in. Even though I adore Wheaton and would never want to go anywhere else, Norton is pretty boring. At least it's very easy to get to Boston or Providence!
The Wheaton community provides an atmostphere in which extra-curricular activities are valued almost as highly as school work. This allows students to participate in various clubs, sports, internships, and jobs without feeling as though they are being weighted down by too many commitments.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I'd had the maturity to see and value my education. I wish I had had a clearer sense of who I was and what direction I wanted to go in. This was the first time I was ever away from home, and I wish that I had taken college a lot more seriously than I did.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who doesn't care about education and wants college strictly as a social experience. Someone looking for greek life, or a tremendous amount of huge parties. Someone who needs to go to school right in the middle of a city or large town with no commute time, or someone who doesn't want to be recognized by almost every student and professor.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I talk about the close relationships that I have with friends and faculty at Wheaton and my awesome job as a Bookings Manager for the student run coffee shop, The Lyons Den.
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.
96% of students attending Wheaton College-Norton receive some sort of financial aid.
24% were awarded federal grants.72%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.