Illinois Wesleyan University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-556-1000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1850 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago, St Louis |
| Campus size | 82 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 209 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 248 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 461 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 785 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 781 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,580 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 0 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 2 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 2 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 785 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 783 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,582 |
| Total enrollment | 1,582 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 63% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 15% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 42 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 5% |
| Number of countries represented | 28 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 8 courses |
| In-state tuition | $59,226 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,226 |
| Fees | $204 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,618 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $3,500 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 8 courses per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Scott Seibring |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-556-3393 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | November 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $51,231 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 92% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,906 |
| Scholarship or grant | $47,284 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $49,705 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 90% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $5,350 |
| Scholarship or grant | $44,963 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 426 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 350 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,299 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,100 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 69% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $40,508 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Leann Hughes |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 309-556-3031 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-332-2498 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 4,671 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,496 |
| Number of female applicants | 4,857 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,241 |
| Total number of applicants | 9,528 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,737 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | September 26 |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 15 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 15 |
| Number who applied for early action | 3,146 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 2,191 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | September 26 |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.82 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 80% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 65% |
| Between four and five years | 8% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Other |
| Number of faculty on campus | 181 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 32 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at Case Western Reserve; Washington University; Columbia |
| Forestry | Master's at Duke University |
| Other | Occupational Therapy - Washington University |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (400) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | The Ames Library |
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| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 100 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 81% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 85% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Junior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 17% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Centralized internship program, job shadows, alumni mentoring, consortium services |
| Feature | Note |
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| Total enrollment | 1,582 |