Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 496th in the United States, 1998th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 52 research topics. Illinois Wesleyan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,311 academic publications and 41,736 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 61 notable alumni.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 406th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1935th in the World with 3,846 publications made and 22,578 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 504th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2971st in the World with 1,840 publications made and 16,450 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 535th for Biology in the United States and 3174th in the World with 1,722 publications made and 23,262 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 472nd for Physics in the United States and 2913th in the World with 1,528 publications made and 16,812 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 500th for Engineering in the United States and 3172nd in the World with 1,450 publications made and 14,420 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 556th for Computer Science in the United States and 3025th in the World with 1,423 publications made and 17,596 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 589th for Medicine in the United States and 2968th in the World with 1,330 publications made and 18,916 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 530th for Psychology in the United States and 2261st in the World with 1,224 publications made and 16,306 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 504th for Chemistry in the United States and 3283rd in the World with 1,148 publications made and 14,511 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 327th for Art & Design in the United States and 1335th in the World with 1,097 publications made and 4,790 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Art History, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 411th for Economics in the United States and 1789th in the World with 1,013 publications made and 7,158 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Economics.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 481st for Business in the United States and 2325th in the World with 1,011 publications made and 7,008 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 508th for Mathematics in the United States and 2731st in the World with 838 publications made and 8,352 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
