About Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University

:round_pushpin: Bloomington, IL • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 45%

Illinois Wesleyan is a private university in Bloomington, Illinois. Illinois Wesleyan was founded in 1850 and enrolls 1,579 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 1,579
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 45%
Tuition and fees
In State $55,704
Out-of-State $55,704
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Illinois Wesleyan, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 570 620 660
SAT Math 570 600 670
ACT Composite 24 27 29
ACT English 24 27 32
ACT Math 23 26 28
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Illinois Wesleyan University.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $55,500 $55,500
Fees $204 $204
Room and Board $12,930 $12,930
Books $800 $800
Total (Before Financial Aid): $69,434 $69,434

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 46
Business/Commerce, General 36
Psychology, General 25
Finance, General 23
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16
Political Science and Government, General 15
Accounting 12
Acting 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Computer Science 11
Physics, General 11
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 10
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
Musical Theatre 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Spanish Language and Literature 7
General Literature 7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7
History, General 6
Anthropology, General 6
Environmental Studies 6
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 6
Secondary Education and Teaching 5
Biochemistry 5
Neuroscience 5
Music Teacher Education 4
Mathematics, General 4
International/Globalization Studies 4
Chemistry, General 4
Education, General 3
Music Theory and Composition 2
Economics, General 2
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 2
French Language and Literature 1
Voice and Opera 1
Keyboard Instruments 1
Music, General 1
Sociology, General 1
Ancient Studies/Civilization 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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