Illinois Wesleyan University

Private

Bloomington, IL

Illinois Wesleyan University is a private small school in Bloomington, IL, enrolling about 1,582 undergraduates. Illinois Wesleyan University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 39%. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Finance and Financial Management Services, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $101,609/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate39%

SAT range1120–1340

ACT range25–30

Undergrads1,582

Yield (admits who enroll)21%

Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

Early Action: Nov 15, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Dec 15, 2026 (decisions by Jan 15).
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027

Confirm on Illinois Wesleyan University's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$70,7002024-25

Tuition & fees$57,7042024-25

4-year grad rate78%

Median earnings, 10yr out$70,871

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

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How Illinois Wesleyan University weighs your application

From Illinois Wesleyan University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important

Class rankImportant

Academic GPAVery important

Standardized test scoresImportant

Application essayImportant

RecommendationsImportant

Nonacademic factors

InterviewNot considered

Extracurricular activitiesImportant

Talent/abilityImportant

Character/personal qualitiesImportant

First generationConsidered

Alumni relation (legacy)Considered

Geographical residenceConsidered

State residencyConsidered

Religious affiliationNot considered

Volunteer workImportant

Work experienceImportant

Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans63%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out84%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biology, General$62,541/yr

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Finance and Financial Management Services$101,609/yr

Accounting and Related Services$97,022/yr

Business Administration, Management and Operations$71,088/yr

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General$51,107/yr

Health Professions and Related Programs

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,527/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$57,839/yr

Visual and Performing Arts

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$31,172/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity1,308

Typical room charge$7,774

Typical board charge$4,644

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Illinois Wesleyan University look for in applicants?

Per Illinois Wesleyan University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Illinois Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL admits approximately 39% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Illinois Wesleyan University?

Admitted students at Illinois Wesleyan University typically score between 1120–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Illinois Wesleyan University?

Admitted students at Illinois Wesleyan University typically score between 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost?

Illinois Wesleyan University's total cost of attendance is reported at $70,700 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Illinois Wesleyan University?

Illinois Wesleyan University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Illinois Wesleyan University require students to live on campus?

No -- Illinois Wesleyan University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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