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ACCEPTANCE RATE

84.81%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

84%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$16,885

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Music Degree

The music program at Wheaton College prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer music degrees.

The Music program at Wheaton College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation for more than 88 years.

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Wheaton College

1 University Circle, Macomb, IL

Wheaton College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wheaton, Illinois, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Nondenominational Christian affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Over 3,000 students enroll at Wheaton College yearly.

Areas of study available at Wheaton College include but are not limited to:

  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • English Language And Literature
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 27 - 32 on the ACT, or 1820 - 2100 on the SAT exam. Wheaton College admits roughly 60% of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, about 45% of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at wheaton.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $5,300 annually. Students at Wheaton College may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Wheaton College is the "Thunder", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about this school may visit their website at http://www.wheaton.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Music program at Wheaton College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Wheaton College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Wheaton College may provide student services including:

  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Wheaton College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Track and Field (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling