Wheaton College Rankings

Blanchard Hall in SunlightWhile Wheaton College does not shape its academic or co-curricular programs with rankings in mind, we recognize that they can be a useful tool, and appreciate the third-party endorsement they often provide. Overall, rankings data indicate that Wheaton provides an excellent liberal arts education at a great value.

2024 Rankings

(as of June 2024)

EDsmart 2024

  • #1 among Christian Colleges and Universities

Forbes 2023

  • Named as one of America's Top Colleges

MONEY Magazine

  • The Best Colleges in America; 2024

Niche 2025

  • Niche Score: A-
  • #4 in Best Christian Colleges in America
  • #38 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • #40 in Best Colleges for Music in America
  • Named a Best Value College in America

The Princeton Review

  • Best Value College (2025)
  • Best Midwest College (2025)
  • Top 20 Best Alumni Network
  • #4 in Best Quality of Life
  • #15 in Best College Dorms
  • #19 in Best Campus Food
  • Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree) - $67,900

The Wall Street Journal

  • Named one of America's Best Colleges

Times Higher Education

  • #173 in US College Rankings

U.S. News and World Report 2025

  • #53 National Liberal Arts Colleges
  • #36 in First-Year Experiences
  • #38 Top Performers on Social Mobility

Washington Monthly

  • #43 in Top Liberal Arts Colleges

University Magazine

  • #4 in 2024's Best Christian Colleges
  • #8 in 2024's Happiest College Campuses