Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · Private
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Illinois Wesleyan University admitted 39.3% of applicants university-wide (3,757 of 9,558).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 39.3% | 3,757 | 9,558 |
| Men | 32.0% | 1,496 | 4,671 |
| Women | 46.1% | 2,241 | 4,857 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,757 admitted students, 461 enrolled (12.3% yield).
Illinois Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1120–1320
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.82–3.82
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Illinois Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $71,874/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,704 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,170 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $71,874/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,732 |
| $30k–48k | $19,057 |
| $48k–75k | $23,152 |
| $75k–110k | $27,396 |
| Over $110k | $37,104 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $27,000 per year (Merit)
- Titan Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Illinois Wesleyan University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Music Performance Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Trustee Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $27,000 per year (Merit)
- Titan Scholarship — $24,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Music Performance Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Illinois Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (IWU or Common)
- Official Transcripts
- Essay
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Art Portfolio
- Music Audition
- Nursing Prerequisites
- Theatre Audition/Interview
International applicants
- Application (IWU or Common)
- Official Transcripts
- Essay
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Art Portfolio
- Music Audition
- Nursing Prerequisites
- Theatre Audition/Interview
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Illinois Wesleyan University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Illinois Wesleyan University requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $70,871
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 74.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 80%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Illinois Wesleyan University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #145
- Forbes: #329
- Niche: #239
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Illinois Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Visual & performing arts (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 64% of class sections have under 20 students.
Illinois Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.