Illinois Wesleyan University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1814 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #515 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #466 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #649 of 1,684 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 1,653
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 45% and is among the top 11% 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 | 45% | 41% | 49% |
| Applicants | 4,543 | 2,146 | 2,397 |
| Admissions | 2,055 | 888 | 1,167 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 432 | 233 | 199 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
143 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Illinois Wesleyan University are 1110-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Illinois Wesleyan University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1147 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 157 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 119 (7%) |
| Asian | 110 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| 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 $30,610 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 | $19,523 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,640 |
| $48-75K | $23,050 |
| $75-110K | $27,952 |
| $110K+ | $34,642 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $52,308 |
| Tuition in-state | $52,308 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $52,308 |
| Fee in-district | $204 |
| Fee in-state | $204 |
| Fee out-of-state | $204 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,308 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,112 |
| Room charge | $7,584 |
| Meal charge | $4,528 |
Illinois Wesleyan University majors
Illinois Wesleyan University has granted 353 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Illinois Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 39 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Psychology, General | 19 |
| Finance, General | 18 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Musical Theatre | 8 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 |
| Writing, General | 7 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Acting | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Neuroscience | 5 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Education, General | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Voice and Opera | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 |
| Grand Total | 353 |
Illinois Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 81% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Illinois Wesleyan University has published 5,905 scientific papers with 27,365 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Law, History, Sociology, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 33 | 43 |
| 1991 | 67 | 51 |
| 1992 | 69 | 57 |
| 1993 | 78 | 47 |
| 1994 | 86 | 53 |
| 1995 | 81 | 92 |
| 1996 | 99 | 72 |
| 1997 | 93 | 72 |
| 1998 | 123 | 100 |
| 1999 | 160 | 111 |
| 2000 | 208 | 145 |
| 2001 | 188 | 133 |
| 2002 | 198 | 238 |
| 2003 | 134 | 306 |
| 2004 | 186 | 379 |
| 2005 | 253 | 517 |
| 2006 | 234 | 562 |
| 2007 | 295 | 640 |
| 2008 | 271 | 774 |
| 2009 | 285 | 843 |
| 2010 | 474 | 967 |
| 2011 | 436 | 1043 |
| 2012 | 341 | 1296 |
| 2013 | 362 | 1268 |
| 2014 | 284 | 1439 |
| 2015 | 185 | 1551 |
| 2016 | 111 | 1431 |
| 2017 | 72 | 1537 |
| 2018 | 70 | 1415 |
| 2019 | 34 | 1684 |
| 2020 | 74 | 2135 |
| 2021 | 49 | 2271 |
| 2022 | 52 | 1978 |
Illinois Wesleyan University alumni
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Richard Jenkins
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Richard Dale Jenkins is an American actor who is well known for his portrayal of deceased patriarch Nathaniel Fisher on the HBO funeral drama series Six Feet Under (2001–2005). 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. He is also known for his roles in the films Burn After Reading (2008), Step Brothers (2008), Let Me In (2010), Jack Reacher (2012), The Cabin in the Woods (2012), The Shape of Water (2017), The Last Shift (2020), and The Humans (2021).
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Colin Egglesfield
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Colin Egglesfield is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Madden in the soap opera All My Children, Auggie Kirkpatrick on The CW's reboot of the drama series Melrose Place, Dex in the film Something Borrowed, and Evan Parks on The Client List.
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Kevin Dunn
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Kevin Dunn is an American actor who has appeared in supporting roles in a number of films and television series since the 1980s.
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Frankie Faison
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Frankie Russel Faison is an American actor known for his role as Deputy Commissioner, and, later, 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.
General info
| Alternative names | Wesleyan IWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1850 |
| Motto | Scientia et Sapientia Knowledge and Wisdom |
| Colors | green, white |
| Total FTE staff | 411 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1312 N Park St Bloomington, Illinois, 61702-2900 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 79,000 |
| Phone | 3095561000 |