Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree
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Illinois Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1850, the central portion of the present campus was acquired in 1854 with the first building erected in 1856.
- Rankings
#73 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #73 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #89 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2022). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #329 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #873 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$55,704▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $71,134
Room & Board: $12,930
Books & Supplies: $800
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $36,999
Pell Grant Recipients: 24%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$55,704▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $71,134
Room & Board: $12,930
Books & Supplies: $800
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $36,999
Pell Grant Recipients: 24%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.78 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1140–1330▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1140–1330
SAT ERW: 570–660
SAT Math: 570–670
ACT Composite: 24–29
- Admit Rate
- 45%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,576
- Undergrad
- 1,576
- Graduate
- 0
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Graduation Rate
- 83%
- Official Portal
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1312 N Park St, Bloomington, Illinois, 61702-2900
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