A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IWU are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 5% more male students than female students enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IWU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
783
|
| Women |
744
|
IWU serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145646 IPEDS survey data for Illinois Wesleyan University.