Illinois Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

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Illinois Wesleyan University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,530 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1850 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Bloomington, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

Illinois Wesleyan University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
49
Illinois Wesleyan University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Accounting and Finance, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Illinois Wesleyan University student retention rate is high at 82% (well above Illinois average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Illinois Wesleyan University is very good: 83%.

Student to faculty ratio at Illinois Wesleyan University is good -- 11:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $53,700 per year. The additional fees at Illinois Wesleyan University beyond tuition are nearly $300, which comes to $54,000 per year.

Read the details about Illinois Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
42%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 4,408 applications were submitted and 1,861 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Illinois Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,800
High
Illinois Wesleyan University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Illinois Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Illinois Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: approximately $7,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Illinois Wesleyan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Illinois Wesleyan University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Illinois Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Illinois Wesleyan University
1312 N Park St
Bloomington, Illinois
61702-2900, USA
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