First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | November 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wheatoncollege.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
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 61 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Neuroscience | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 16 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Sociology | 15 |
Show the other 28 majors
| English Language and Literature | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 10 |
| History | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Music | 5 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 5 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| French Studies | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Bioinformatics | 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, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
1,700,901 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20
Elevation
102 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
49.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,150 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
- Stonehill College8 mi
- Bridgewater State University11 mi
- Dean College14 mi
- Brown University15 mi
- Rhode Island School of Design15 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence16 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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