Illinois Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Bloomington, Illinois with 1,582 undergraduates. It admits 39% of applicants, costs an average of $27,863 a year after grants and graduates 73% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Illinois Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admissions
Illinois Wesleyan University admitted 39% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 670, math 570 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Illinois Wesleyan University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early action II | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Feb 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Illinois Wesleyan University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Illinois Wesleyan University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $59,430 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,618 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $73,189 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $27,863 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,863 a year after grants and scholarships, $45,326 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Illinois Wesleyan University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Illinois Wesleyan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 73% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $76,193 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Illinois Wesleyan University majors and what graduates earn
Illinois Wesleyan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 36 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from finance ($101,609).
All 36 majors at Illinois Wesleyan University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 1,582 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Illinois Wesleyan University?
Illinois Wesleyan University admitted 39% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $59,430. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,863 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 670 in reading and writing and 570 to 670 in math, and 25 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Illinois Wesleyan University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Illinois Wesleyan University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Illinois Wesleyan University?
73% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Illinois Wesleyan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $76,193 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.