Wheelock College
Location and Contact Information
200 the RiverwayBoston, MA 02215-4176
USA
Main Tel: (617) 879-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Wheelock College was founded in 1888 and was chartered in 1939. It is a private college located in Boston, Massachusetts. The institution offers a number of graduate and undergraduate programs in various academic streams. It awards associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in arts, science and social work. The college offers courses in professional development and continuing education. Wheelock College is organized into the following academic schools:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Education and Child Life
- School of Social Work and Family Studies
Wheelock College is home to more than 15 recognized students clubs and organizations, including the Boston Association for the Education of Young Children, the Campus Association of Social Workers, Students Against Destructive Decisions and the Child Life Organization.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, art studies, mathematics, and education and teaching.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,160 |
| Room and board | $ 11,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other | $ 1,910 |
Financial Aid
Wheelock College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 89% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 89% | $14,361 |
| Institutional Grant | 89% | $12,056 |
| Federal Grant | 30% | $4,782 |
| Pell Grant | 30% | $3,464 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $1,586 |
| State or Local Grant | 22% | $2,813 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 67% | $11,545 |
| Federal Loan | 65% | $6,543 |
| Other Loan | 35% | $10,114 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wheelock College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Joseph College | West Hartford, CT | 1,926 |
| 2 | Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | 2,250 |
| 3 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | 1,872 |
| 4 | Simmons College | Boston, MA | 4,933 |
| 5 | Marywood University | Scranton, PA | 3,378 |
| 6 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | 1,745 |
| 7 | Cazenovia College | Cazenovia, NY | 1,159 |
| 8 | St. Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | 5,201 |
| 9 | Nazareth College | Rochester, NY | 3,250 |
| 10 | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 2,642 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 152 | 15 |
| Master | 132 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
| Associate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 36 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 11 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,109 in 2009-2010 (1,120 full-time equivalent).
About 11% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 89% of the class.
Undergrads are 67% of enrolled students and graduate students are 33%.
Students under 25 years old represent 79% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 55% Women 79% All 75%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-550 Math 430-540 Writing 440-550
Room and Board
Wheelock College provides on-campus housing for 675 of its 1,120 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Wheelock College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
- Family Systems
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Social Work
- Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions