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IW

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 39% Acceptance
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39%
Accept Rate
Selective
$28,199
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.6K
Students
Small campus body
$56,082
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Illinois Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Bloomington, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 39%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
39% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
39%
Acceptance Rate
Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,609
Earnings 5yr: $102,441
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,022
Earnings 5yr: $96,598
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,527
Earnings 5yr: $80,063
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,088
Earnings 5yr: $83,724
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,541
Earnings 5yr: $65,129
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,839
Earnings 5yr: $57,514
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,107
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,172
Earnings 5yr: $30,435
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $92,056
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,988
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,045
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$28,199
In-State Tuition$57,704
Out-of-State Tuition$57,704
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

26%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
84%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$56,082
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,871

Completion Signals

75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,221
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$111,977
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