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) |
| Campus size | 82 acres |
| County | McLean |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 228 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 210 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 441 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 806 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 754 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,572 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 1 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 3 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 4 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 807 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 757 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,576 |
| Total enrollment | 1,576 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 65% |
| 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 | 16% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 35 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 5% |
| Number of countries represented | 30 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $57,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,500 |
| Fees | $204 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,370 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $3,500 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic 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 | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $48,356 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 93% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $4,108 |
| Scholarship or grant | $44,325 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $46,113 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 90% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $5,208 |
| Scholarship or grant | $41,420 |
| * "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 | 391 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 340 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,281 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,119 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 71% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $39,697 |
| 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 2023-2024 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) | 800-332-2498 Ext 2498 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 3,206 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,273 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,912 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,491 |
| Total number of applicants | 6,118 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,764 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| 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 | 1,698 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 948 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * 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 GPA (minimum) | 2.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Important |
| High school class rank | Important |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Interview | Very important |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.8 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 98% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 71% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 32% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 82% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 77% |
| Between four and five years | 3% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Other |
| Number of faculty on campus | 197 |
| Student faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 32 course units |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| 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 University, Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis, Dartmouth College, University of Illinois |
| Forestry | Master's at Duke University |
| Other | Occupational therapy |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | 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 |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | 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 |
| Marching band | 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 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 80% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 program, consortium services |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 1,576 |