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Wheelock College

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.

Campus Location

200 the Riverway
Boston, MA 02215-4176
USA
Main Tel: (617) 879-2000
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Wheelock College Highlights

Where Wheelock College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, education and teaching, and art studies.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of students.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master17312
Bachelor13115
Associate72
Post-master's certificate12

Students

The student enrollment at Wheelock College was 1,086 in 2007 (947 full-time equivalent).

About 11% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 89% of the class.

Undergrads are 64% of enrolled students and graduate students are 36%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 26,080
Room and board$ 10,400
Books and supplies$ 880
Other$ 1,500

Financial Aid: Wheelock College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  33
Without tenure; working toward tenure  18
Without tenure; tenure not available  8

Housing and Meals

Wheelock College provides on-campus housing for 545 of its 947 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Wheelock College Athletics

Wheelock College is in the Other for major sports.

Wheelock College Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men47%
Women65%
All63%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal440-530
Math420-530
Writing440-530

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (14 awarded)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (122 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (137 awarded)

  • Child Development
  • Family Systems
  • Human Development and Family Studies
  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
  • Social Work
  • Youth Services/Administration

LIBERAL ARTS (33 awarded)

  • American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MATHEMATICS (6 awarded)

  • Mathematics

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Wheelock College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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