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Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 39%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $27,863
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $76,193
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Illinois Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit college in Bloomington, IL with 1,582 undergraduates. It admits 39% of applicants, and admitted students average 1275 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,863 per year ($18,589 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $76,193 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 39%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,128
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,768
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–670
200800
SAT Math570–670
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What Illinois Wesleyan University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $73,189
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $59,430
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,589
- $30–48k$22,282
- $48–75k$20,309
- $75–110k$27,317
- $110k+$37,168
Get a personal estimate with Illinois Wesleyan University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $76,193
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,582
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White64%
- Hispanic12%
- Black8%
- Asian6%
Illinois Wesleyan University FAQ
What is Illinois Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?+
Illinois Wesleyan University admits 39% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1275.
What ACT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is Illinois Wesleyan University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Illinois Wesleyan University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,128 students applied to Illinois Wesleyan University and 2,768 were admitted; 441 enrolled.
Does Illinois Wesleyan University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Illinois Wesleyan University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Illinois Wesleyan University require an essay?+
Illinois Wesleyan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $73,189 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,863.
What is Illinois Wesleyan University's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 145646 · How we use this data
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