Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois · Private
Wheaton College admitted 87% of 2,040 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1260–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 87% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Wheaton College
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Application deadlines
Wheaton College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- October 15, 2026
- Early action II
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. Wheaton College asks for one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wheaton College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Wheaton College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Wheaton College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
- Religion
Important
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- –
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.79 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,670 a year. After grants, students paid $31,346 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wheaton College’s acceptance rate?
Wheaton College admitted 87% of applicants: 1,783 of 2,040 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Wheaton College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due October 15, 2026, early action II is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1260 to 1470, with a median around 1340. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wheaton College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Wheaton College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Wheaton College asks for one teacher recommendation.
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