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2026-27 cycleNaperville, IL
Shimer College
Shimer College is integrated into North Central College as the Shimer Great Books School in Naperville, Illinois. The school features a discussion-based Great Books curriculum utilizing small Socratic seminars to examine primary source texts in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Acceptance rate
77%
Undergrad enrollment
2,400
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular DecisionInstitutional priority target date | April 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFederal FAFSA filing deadline | June 30, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
Shimer College does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.