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 |
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Located in Bloomington, Illinois, Illinois Wesleyan University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,719 prospective students applied, and 2,261 were granted admission. Of those admitted 409 enrolled in the school. 1,689 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $49,824 plus fees of $204. IWU is ranked 146 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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IWU is rated within the top 25% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#146 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#112 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#110 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1320 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $204 |
| Room and Board | $11,412 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $63,840 |
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.