Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 39%
Illinois Wesleyan is a private university in Bloomington, Illinois. Illinois Wesleyan was founded in 1850 and enrolls 1,621 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,621 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 39% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $55,704 |
| Out-of-State | $55,704 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 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 |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 630 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 30 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 29 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 29 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 24 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Acting | 14 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Physics, General | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| General Literature | 6 | ||
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release