Illinois Wesleyan University
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Bloomington, IL
Population
200,000
Website
https://www.iwu.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,570
Men / Women
50% / 50%
White
63%
Black
19%
Hispanic
9%
International
5%
Asian
4%
Mixed
2%
Native American
0%
From State
80%
From Region
6%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
28%
Life & Natural Sciences
13%
Arts
12%
Health Sciences
11%
Physical Sciences & Math
7%
Computer Science
4%
Education
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$57,704
Est. Cost of Attendance
$70,700
10-Year ROI
$189,000
ROI Percentile
78th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
80%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-Out Rate
19%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
2,540 (45%)
Days Without Precipitation
248 (51%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
48%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Early Decision 1
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
31%
SAT Range
1160
–
1300
SAT Math Range
570
–
670
SAT RW Range
550
–
670
ACT Range
25
–
30
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 341 | 48% / 52% | 3% | $68,418 | 97% | ||
| Computer Science | 14 +3 | 79% / 21% | 21% | $90,582 | 89 | — | |
| Chemistry | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $66,870 | 55 | — | |
| Mathematics | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 20% | $75,287 | 72 | — | |
| Physics | 13 — | 92% / 8% | 8% | $78,738 | 78 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $66,246 | 54 | — | |
| Biology | 26 +1 | 23% / 77% | 0% | $65,129 | 51 | 95% | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $53,799 | 19 | — | |
| Neuroscience | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 17% | $65,000 | 50 | — | |
| Nursing | 37 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $80,063 | 79 | 100% | |
| Accounting | 16 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | $96,598 | 92 | 100% | |
| Economics | 4 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $92,056 | 90 | 100% | |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $78,480 | 77 | — | |
| Finance | 28 +1 | 96% / 4% | 4% | $102,441 | 95 | 100% | |
| General Business | 22 +2 | 77% / 23% | 0% | $77,485 | 76 | — | |
| Marketing | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $82,192 | 82 | 100% | |
| Sports Management | 12 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,030 | 24 | — | |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | — — | — | — | $54,457 | 20 | — | |
| Anthropology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,510 | 18 | — | |
| English | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 40% | $50,085 | 11 | 94% | |
| French | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $54,311 | 20 | — | |
| History | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $53,190 | 17 | — | |
| International Studies | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $54,392 | 20 | — | |
| Literature | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $50,196 | 11 | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $54,217 | 20 | — | |
| Political Science | 14 +3 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $62,799 | 44 | — | |
| Psychology | 32 +2 | 16% / 84% | 6% | $57,514 | 29 | 92% | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — — | — | — | $53,271 | 17 | — | |
| Sociology | 5 +1 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $52,988 | 17 | 100% | |
| Spanish | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $54,341 | 20 | — | |
| Education | — +2 | — | — | $60,676 | 38 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 7 +1 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $65,138 | 51 | 100% | |
| Acting | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $30,435 | 1 | 97% | |
| Art | 4 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $36,348 | 2 | — | |
| Keyboard Instruments | — — | — | — | $35,728 | 2 | — | |
| Music | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,045 | 2 | 95% | |
| Music Education | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $63,419 | 46 | 100% | |
| Music Theory and Composition | — — | — | — | $35,358 | 2 | — | |
| Musical Theatre | 14 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $30,435 | 1 | 97% | |
| Theater | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $30,435 | 1 | 97% | |
| Theatre Design and Technology | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $30,435 | 1 | 97% | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,045 | 2 | 95% |