Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 473rd in the United States, 1913th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 55 research topics. Illinois Wesleyan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,290 academic publications and 40,145 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 59 notable alumni.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 405th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1888th in the World with 3,832 publications made and 21,606 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 500th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2907th in the World with 1,830 publications made and 15,869 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 528th for Biology in the United States and 3104th in the World with 1,708 publications made and 22,372 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 466th for Physics in the United States and 2858th in the World with 1,521 publications made and 16,300 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 497th for Engineering in the United States and 3099th in the World with 1,444 publications made and 14,033 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 551st for Computer Science in the United States and 2936th in the World with 1,415 publications made and 16,913 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 584th for Medicine in the United States and 2898th in the World with 1,323 publications made and 17,907 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Health Science, Public Health, Nursing.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 527th for Psychology in the United States and 2190th in the World with 1,218 publications made and 15,639 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 499th for Chemistry in the United States and 3228th in the World with 1,140 publications made and 14,036 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 326th for Art & Design in the United States and 1293rd in the World with 1,091 publications made and 4,326 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 409th for Economics in the United States and 1753rd in the World with 1,011 publications made and 6,808 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Economics.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 484th for Business in the United States and 2279th in the World with 1,009 publications made and 6,684 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranked 509th for Mathematics in the United States and 2686th in the World with 835 publications made and 7,953 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
