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Total Enrollment 2,066
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Illinois Wesleyan University

http://www.iwu.edu
1312 N Park St, Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2900
(309) 556-1000

Illinois Wesleyan University, an independent, residential, liberal arts university founded in 1850, strives to attain the ideal of a liberal education while providing unique opportunities with its distinctive curricula and programs. A liberal education at Illinois Wesleyan fosters creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, strength of character and a spirit of inquiry; it deepens the specialized knowledge of a discipline with a comprehensive world view. It affords the greatest possibilities for realizing individual potential while preparing students for democratic citizenship and life in a global society. As the University pursues this ideal for all its students, it helps students to follow ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Illinois Wesleyan University, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 89.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,480), and 57% receive loans ($5,700 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,776.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Illinois Wesleyan University is $23,240 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,321 people applied to Illinois Wesleyan University. Of the applicants, 54.0% were admitted (52.0% male & 55.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (30.0% male and 28.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     84.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     82.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     86.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (309) 556-1000
Admissions Office Email iwuadmit@iwu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1312 Park Street Bloomington, IL 61701
Admissions Website http://www.iwu.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www2.iwu.edu/admissions/applications/

In order to be accepted to Illinois Wesleyan University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 720
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 26
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
 
Illinois Wesleyan University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 7
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Area Studies, Other 0
Asian Studies/Civilization 2
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies 2
Latin American Studies 0
Western European Studies 0
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 27
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 123
Accounting 45
Business/Commerce, General 70
Insurance 6
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Computer Science 1
Education 23
Elementary Education and Teaching 13
Music Teacher Education 10
English language and literature/letters 42
English Language and Literature, General 42
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 15
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 11
Health professions and related clinical sciences 23
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 23
History 20
History, General 20
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7
International/Global Studies 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural resources and conservation 10
Environmental Studies 10
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 5
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 23
Chemistry, General 17
Physics, General 6
Psychology 40
Psychology, General 40
Social sciences 60
Anthropology 3
Economics, General 18
Political Science and Government, General 30
Sociology 9
Visual and performing arts 54
Art/Art Studies, General 11
Arts Management 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
Music Performance, General 5
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 8
Piano and Organ 0
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 5
Voice and Opera 6
 
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