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Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IllinoisPrivate

Message 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. And because of that, at Illinois Wesleyan, quite simply, you can do more. We're known as the "AND" university for a reason -- here, you can play a sport AND an instrument. You can double major AND participate in student government. Study abroad AND do an internship. With more than 100 majors, minors and concentrations, and more than 120 student clubs and organizations, the possibilities are endless. And as you explore passions and discover your strengths, IWU will provide the connections that set you up for success after you graduate. 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, Illinois Wesleyan is where you'll find your place AND your path!

Your chances

Acceptance rate

45%

Private school in Illinois with 1,600 total undergraduate students
Urban
Great Lakes
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
1312 N Park St, Bloomington, IL 61702
(309) 556-1000

Chancing

What are your chances of acceptance?

Your chances

97%

Your chancing factors

Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
45%
Yield rate - overall
21%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
48%

Men
41%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
4,543

Women: 52%
Men: 48%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$71,074
Out-of-state
$71,074

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 33%

ACT: 31%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
432
Student diversity
Low diversity
4-year graduation rate
78%

6-year graduation rate
77%

Retention rate
91%

Admission policy
Co-ed

International students
8%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 46%
Men: 54%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
6%

Black
6%

Hispanic
9%

Native American
< 1%

Other
4%

White
75%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
11:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four

Special academic offering

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