Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Bloomington, Illinois |
| Online | iwu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Bloomington, Illinois, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,543 prospective students applied, and 2,055 were granted admission. Of those admitted 432 enrolled in the school. 1,645 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,308 plus fees of $204. IWU is ranked 154 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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IWU is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Illinois Wesleyan University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#154 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#117 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#206 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1310 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $204 |
| Room and Board | $12,112 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,124 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145646 IPEDS survey data for Illinois Wesleyan University.
Current students may use the Illinois Wesleyan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.