Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,646
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 45.23%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 86.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 76.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 65.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 53.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 69.5%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 9.5%
Asian: 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 9.5%
Asian: 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $65,676
In-State tuition: $52,512Out-of-State tuition: $52,512
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,112 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,112 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $106,660 (2015)
Median Family Income: $98,014 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 23.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,523 |
| $30k-48k | $20,640 |
| $48k-75k | $23,050 |
| $75k-110k | $27,952 |
| $110k+ | $34,642 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 76%6-year graduation rate: 81%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,283 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 86.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 88.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 94.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 74.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 71.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,459 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $58,031 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | $25,856 ($2,155) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | $42,811 ($3,568) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Literature. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 40 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,161 ($2,430) | $50,405 ($4,200) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classical and Ancient Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 28 | $27,000 | $280 | $37,754 ($3,146) | $46,467 ($3,872) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 10 | $85,928 ($7,161) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | $49,774 ($4,148) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $18,196 ($1,516) | $29,164 ($2,430) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 14 | $25,995 ($2,166) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,291 ($5,774) | $74,921 ($6,243) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 37 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 49 | $27,000 | $286 | $65,953 ($5,496) | $85,000 ($7,083) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 22 | $26,000 | $276 | $62,726 ($5,227) | $77,596 ($6,466) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,076Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $213,223,331 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $272,717,515 (2022)