First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | October 15, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 31, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | January 15, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wheaton.edu · checked September 19, 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
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Wheaton College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 4 |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 4 |
Source: catalog.wheaton.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | 53 |
| English Language and Literature | 38 |
| Psychology | 35 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 29 |
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 21 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Philosophy | 17 |
| Computer Science | 16 |
| Religious Education | 15 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Engineering, Other | 14 |
| History | 13 |
| Music Performance | 10 |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 7 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Music, Other | 6 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Music Pedagogy | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, 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 O'Hare International (ORD)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
775 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
15°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
24.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,120 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
- Benedictine University6 mi
- North Central College7 mi
- Elmhurst University8 mi
- Dominican University14 mi
- Concordia University-Chicago15 mi
- Aurora University15 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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