Quick Facts

Who We Are 

• A four-year, private, coeducational college with comprehensive arts and sciences and professional programs
• Our mission is to improve the lives of children and families

Where We Are

• Located in Fenway area of Boston, Wheelock is within walking distance of landmarks such Fenway Park, Newbury Street, the Freedom Trail, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Charles River Esplanade
• Boston has a student population of over 200,000 students and is home to more than 50 colleges

Visit Us

• Open Houses and Information Sessions are offered year round. Register, or call 617.879.2206.
• Tours and Interviews are offered Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drive to campus, or take public transportation

Student Body

• Approximately 800 undergraduate students and 275 graduate students
• 19% African American, Latina, Asian, Native American, and Multi-racial students
• Students hail from all six New England states, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and beyond
• 1% International

Campus Life

• Six residence halls
• Brand new Campus Center and Student Residence opened in Spring 2009
• More than 30 student clubs and organizations
• NCAA Division III sports including: Women's Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, and Lacrosse; and Men's Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Lacrosse and Tennis
• Full access to the Holmes Sports Center which includes a full pool, gym, dance studio, basketball courts, indoor track, cardio and weight rooms, and racquetball courts
• Recreation and wellness oppotunities
• Meet other local students by participating in the Colleges of the Fenway intramural sports teams or performing arts groups
• The Fenway Card, your student ID that can be used at other Colleges of the Fenway dining facilities, local stores, and restaurants

Student Services and Resources

• Center for Career Development
• Resource Center
• Wheelock College Library
• Counseling Center
• Academic Assistance

Academics

• Wheelock students combine arts and sciences majors and professional majors with minors and special focus areas
• Wheelock offers 12 undergraduate majors and one five-year, dual-degree program in Child Life
• Special features include an honors program, service learning trips, and study abroad

Faculty

• All course are taught by professors-nearly 90 percent of whom hold the most advanced degrees offered in their areas of expertise
• Student to Faculty ratio of 10:1
• Average class size is 15 students

Apply

• Average GPA of incoming, first-year students is 3.0
• Average SAT score of incoming, first-year students is 1000 (Critical Reading and Math)
• Application Requirements: First Year Students, Transfer Students, International Students

Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

• Over 95 percent of Wheelock students receive some form of financial aid
• Wheelock has an extensive financial aid program that includes scholarships, loans, grants, and work study
• Merit scholarships are available for qualifying first-year and transfer students who start in the fall semester

2009-2010 Tuition & Fees

• Tuition - $27,150
• Room and Board - $11,200
• General Fee - $905
• Student Activity Fee - $105