Illinois Wesleyan University
- 4 Year
- BLOOMINGTON, IL
College
Illinois Wesleyan University
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- BLOOMINGTON, IL
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 636 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
From Illinois Wesleyan University
Ranked the #1 college in Illinois and #7 in the U.S. for getting a job, at its heart, Illinois Wesleyan is about 3 things-- People. Opportunities. Accomplishment.
Whether it's faculty, staff, or your friends, you will find an atmosphere of support and collaboration. As you explore passions and discover your strengths, IWU will provide the connections to make your goals a reality. There's a reason we're #1 for jobs: during your time at IWU, you'll build a resumé of experiences that stand out and garner you respect with prospective employers. Simply speaking, IWU will say "yes" to helping you pursue your passions and achieve success.
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Illinois Wesleyan University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Range
1110-1310
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into IWU?
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Cost
Net Price
$30,610 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$34,810 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 45 responses51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 45 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing45 Graduates
- Business43 Graduates
- Biology32 Graduates
- Psychology23 Graduates
- Accounting22 Graduates
- Finance18 Graduates
- Marketing17 Graduates
- Political Science and Government16 Graduates
- English12 Graduates
- High School Education10 Graduates
IWU Students: In their own words
"You will find accountability, positive support, and attentiveness in the mentors you encounter at Illinois Wesleyan." -- Joey Kiper (Class of 2022) _________________________________________ "You get to write your story and plan your path with people that care about you rooting you all the way. " -- Wah Chook (Class of 2022)
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,518 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
36%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 52 responsesPoll
62%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 53 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 21 responsesIllinois Wesleyan University Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 636 reviews
This is school is amazing! I am very happy with my decision to commit to this University. It checked everyone one of my boxes when looking at a school and the pat three years has lived up to every one of those expectations. I have found a place that I feel at home. I am excited to return from every break and I am sad when it is time to leave. I have found forever friends, a community and found my passion that has developed into a future career. Illinois Wesleyan University wants their students to succeed, while in school and beyond. They offer many resources in order for their students to achieve their goals.
Illinois Wesleyan University puts a focus on academics and not partying and I love that! The courses are rigorous, making it the perfect campus for people who love to learn. There is very high job and grad school placement as a result. There are many music ensembles, clubs, and sports teams so that everyone can find their niche. The school is extremely small, so everyone knows everyone, not just people in their major. The professors know students by name and know their interests, and there are no grad students teaching. The school offers a lot of financial aid, making the school much more accessible than public universities. My only issues are that the school has an overt political bias when it should be neutral and most of our foreign language programs have been cut. Overall, it is a great school that is career-driven with great opportunities!
The nursing program at Wesleyan is in complete disarray currently and it does not look to be improving very soon. The licensing pass rate has fallen from 95% to 67% since I started, yet it feels like little meaningful change has been made to the curriculum and tuition continues to rise.
Much of this program involves self teaching which surprisingly includes labs. This means you are expected to learn skills such as injections on your own time without any in person demonstration before being tested. The modules used for self teaching are comprised of mostly outdated videos and data which commonly are more confusing than helpfull.
On top of this, many of the professors can be rude or demeaning. Multiple students I have spoken to have said they feel as though the professors prioritize weeding out over encouraging success. This is especially apparent in something like Freshman Biology, which is clearly set up to examine the amount of time you are willing to sink into self teaching.
Much of this program involves self teaching which surprisingly includes labs. This means you are expected to learn skills such as injections on your own time without any in person demonstration before being tested. The modules used for self teaching are comprised of mostly outdated videos and data which commonly are more confusing than helpfull.
On top of this, many of the professors can be rude or demeaning. Multiple students I have spoken to have said they feel as though the professors prioritize weeding out over encouraging success. This is especially apparent in something like Freshman Biology, which is clearly set up to examine the amount of time you are willing to sink into self teaching.