First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | September 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: csu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 19 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 16 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 12 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Radio and Television | 7 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| General Studies | 4 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 3 |
| Political Science and Government | 3 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Division I Independents
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Division I Independents
Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
9,408,576 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.8 of 20
Elevation
594 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
19°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
38.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,500 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Chicago5 mi
- Saint Xavier University5 mi
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph7 mi
- Illinois Institute of Technology8 mi
- Trinity Christian College10 mi
- East-West University11 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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