Illinois Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1998 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #545 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #496 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #817 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Undergraduates
- 1,582
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.iwu.edu
Illinois Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Illinois Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 39% and is among the top 10% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 32% | 46% |
| Applicants | 9,558 | 4,671 | 4,857 |
| Admissions | 3,757 | 1,496 | 2,241 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 461 | 209 | 248 |
48 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
97 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Illinois Wesleyan University are 1120-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
46 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Illinois Wesleyan University are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1011 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 185 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 132 (8%) |
| Asian | 87 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 82 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Illinois Wesleyan University is $28,644 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,732 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,057 |
| $48-75K | $23,152 |
| $75-110K | $27,396 |
| $110K+ | $37,104 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,500 |
| Fee in-district | $204 |
| Fee in-state | $204 |
| Fee out-of-state | $204 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,336 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,370 |
| Room charge | $8,250 |
| Meal charge | $5,120 |
Illinois Wesleyan University majors
Illinois Wesleyan University has granted 341 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Illinois Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Psychology, General | 32 |
| Finance, General | 28 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 22 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Acting | 14 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Musical Theatre | 14 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 |
| Physics, General | 13 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| History, General | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| General Literature | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Grand Total | 341 |
Illinois Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 70% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Illinois Wesleyan University has published 6,311 scientific papers with 41,736 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Law, History, Physics, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 83 | 61 |
| 1994 | 87 | 75 |
| 1995 | 104 | 111 |
| 1996 | 99 | 101 |
| 1997 | 97 | 104 |
| 1998 | 122 | 135 |
| 1999 | 165 | 153 |
| 2000 | 211 | 203 |
| 2001 | 199 | 213 |
| 2002 | 201 | 290 |
| 2003 | 139 | 467 |
| 2004 | 194 | 452 |
| 2005 | 268 | 619 |
| 2006 | 238 | 750 |
| 2007 | 302 | 859 |
| 2008 | 277 | 917 |
| 2009 | 297 | 1011 |
| 2010 | 487 | 1246 |
| 2011 | 443 | 1375 |
| 2012 | 350 | 1551 |
| 2013 | 373 | 1668 |
| 2014 | 298 | 1877 |
| 2015 | 195 | 1954 |
| 2016 | 144 | 2013 |
| 2017 | 100 | 1962 |
| 2018 | 67 | 2087 |
| 2019 | 46 | 2450 |
| 2020 | 70 | 2956 |
| 2021 | 46 | 2900 |
| 2022 | 63 | 2588 |
| 2023 | 60 | 2768 |
| 2024 | 42 | 2325 |
| 2025 | 22 | 1958 |
Illinois Wesleyan University alumni
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Richard Jenkins
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Richard Dale Jenkins is an American actor. He began his career in theater at the Trinity Repertory Company and made his film debut in 1974. He has worked steadily in film and television since the 1980s, mostly in supporting roles.
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Andy Dick
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actorstage actorfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Andrew Roane Dick is an American actor and comedian. Dick was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and joined The Second City and studied improvisational theater. Dick has had a long career as a stand-up comedian; he has appeared throughout the United States, has released several comedy albums, and has acted in television and film. Dick's first regular television role was on The Ben Stiller Show on Fox. In the mid-1990s, he regularly appeared on NBC's NewsRadio and as a supporting character on Less than Perfect. He also had two short-lived television series on MTV; these were the sketch comedy series The Andy Dick Show (2001) and the reality series The Assistant (2004). He also is noted for his behavior on a number of Comedy Central Roasts, stand-up comedy performances, and late night talk show appearances.
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Frankie Faison
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Frankie Russel Faison is an American actor known for his role as Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the HBO series The Wire, as Barney Matthews in the Hannibal Lecter franchise, and as Sugar Bates in the Cinemax series Banshee.
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Colin Egglesfield
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Colin Egglesfield is an American actor. He played Josh Madden in the soap opera All My Children, Auggie Kirkpatrick on The CW's reboot of the drama series Melrose Place, and Dex in the film Something Borrowed.
General info
| Alternative names | Wesleyan IWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1850 |
| Motto | Scientia et Sapientia Knowledge and Wisdom |
| Colors | green, white |
| Total FTE staff | 410 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1312 N Park St Bloomington, Illinois, 61702-2900 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 79,000 |
| Phone | 3095561000 |