Bloomington, Illinois · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Bachelor's
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.
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 ↗
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1312 N Park St, Bloomington, Illinois, 61702-2900
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Ranked #873 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1140–1330
SAT ERW: 570–660
SAT math: 570–670
ACT composite: 24–29
Total: 1,576
Undergrad: 1,576
Undergrad full-time: 1,572
Part-time: 4
In-state
Tuition: $55,704
Total cost on campus: $71,134
Out-of-state
Tuition: $55,704
Total cost on campus: $71,134
Room & board: $12,930
Books & supplies: $800
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $36,999
Pell grant recipients: 24%
Rent: $1,165 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.78 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.75
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.