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Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Bloomington, il. Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 45 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,518 undergraduates
cost $53,814 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Illinois Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 42.2%
SAT score average 1263
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Illinois Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $53,814
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,418
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $68,732
Average financial aid package $46,113
Estimated cost $22,619 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $53,814
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,418
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $68,732
Average financial aid package $46,113
Estimated cost $22,619 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Illinois Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,518, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

1,576

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Illinois Wesleyan University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
phone 309-556-1000
address www.iwu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Illinois Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Illinois Wesleyan University?

Illinois Wesleyan University is located in Bloomington, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois Wesleyan University? 

The acceptance rate for Illinois Wesleyan University is 42%.

What’s the average GPA for Illinois Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for Illinois Wesleyan University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Illinois Wesleyan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Illinois Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $274,928.

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