First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: iwu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Psychology | 32 |
| Finance | 28 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Business/Commerce | 22 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Acting | 14 |
| Musical Theatre | 14 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
| History | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| General Literature | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Music | 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 III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
17% of men in fraternities · 26% of women in sororities · 21% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), sites.google.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bloomington, IL
172,069 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.8 of 20
Elevation
811 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
16°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,000 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
- Illinois State University1 mi
- Eureka College21 mi
- Bradley University36 mi
- Millikin University45 mi
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign48 mi
- University of Illinois Springfield62 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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