Illinois Wesleyan University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bloomington, IL
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,582

Location Bloomington, Illinois
Website iwu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#157

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Illinois Wesleyan University is situated in Bloomington, Illinois, a mid-sized city located approximately 130 miles southwest of Chicago. Founded in 1850, the private liberal arts institution occupies a 120-acre residential campus characterized by its mix of historic and modern architecture, including the notable Presser Hall and the Hansen Student Center. The university maintains a highly selective admission process and offers programs across liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts, with particular strengths in business, nursing, and music. While predominantly undergraduate-focused, IWU provides all students with guaranteed residential housing for four years, and its NCAA Division III athletic programs compete in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, with the Titans particularly known for their baseball program.

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Ratings

IWU is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Illinois Wesleyan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1120/1340
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/30
GPA 3.86

Acceptance Rate

39.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$57,704

Costs for Illinois Wesleyan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$57,704
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$204
Room and Board		$13,370
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,700
Total One Year Cost		$73,778

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

82% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Illinois Wesleyan University are Business, Social Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. 20% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Visual and Performing Arts.