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IWU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 45%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at IWU are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Illinois Wesleyan University students
Race Percent of Students
White
71%
Black
4%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
9%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IWU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Illinois Wesleyan University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
50%
Women
50%
Enrollment by gender for Illinois Wesleyan University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
797
Women
785

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 19%

IWU draws 80 percent of students from Illinois, 15 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Illinois Wesleyan University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
80%
Out of State
15%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$81,071 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,582
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 0.6%
Part-time undergraduates 0.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145646.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026