Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,308
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	45%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	81%

Located in Bloomington, Illinois, IWU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Illinois Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, IWU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

IWU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,512

Cost of attendance at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,512

Cost of attendance at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Illinois Wesleyan University received on average $34,810 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,810

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	113	26%	$4,658	$526,310
Other Federal Grant	113	26%	$5,182	$585,610
State Grant/Scholarships	120	27%	$5,083	$610,006
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	437	99%	$32,392	$14,155,400
Total Grant & Scholarships	441	100%	$34,810	$15,351,016

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Illinois Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Illinois Wesleyan University students is 81.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.5%.

81.1%

asian 82.1% 23 students
African American 77.8% 7 students
white 82.3% 270 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 72.7% 24 students
International Students 82.0% 32 students
Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Track and Cross Country College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Illinois Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Illinois Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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