Wheaton College (IL): what international applicants need

What are Wheaton College (IL)'s application deadlines for 2026–27?

Wheaton College (IL) has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on October 15, 2026, Early Action II on November 15, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Wheaton College (IL)'s acceptance rate?

87.4% for students who started in fall 2024: Wheaton College (IL) admitted 1,783 of its 2,040 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Wheaton College (IL) require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Wheaton College (IL) requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Wheaton College (IL)?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 610–730 in Math and 650–740 in Reading and Writing (38% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 28–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Wheaton College (IL)'s application fee for international students?

Wheaton College (IL) charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Wheaton College (IL) accept?

Wheaton College (IL) lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Wheaton College (IL) accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Wheaton College (IL) accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Wheaton College (IL) require?

Wheaton College (IL) requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Wheaton College (IL) require the Common App personal essay?

No. Wheaton College (IL) doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Wheaton College (IL) have?

89 of Wheaton College (IL)'s 2,150 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Wheaton College (IL) cost for international students?

Wheaton College (IL)'s published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $45,546, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,010. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $62,052 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source