Illinois Wesleyan University

country rank	538
world rank	1460

University Overview

Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bloomington (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 172 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name	Illinois Wesleyan University
Acronym	IWU
Founded	1850
Motto	Scientia et Sapientia Knowledge and Wisdom
Colours	Green and white
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University Location

Address	1312 N Park Street Bloomington 61702-2900 Illinois United States
Tel	+1 (309) 556 1000
Fax	+1 (309) 556 3820

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Illinois Wesleyan University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	Not reported
International students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	Not reported

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Illinois Wesleyan University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
^New Admission Requirements	- Secondary school GPA is recommended - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is required - Admission test scores are recommended - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	1312 Park Street Bloomington 61701 (309) 556 3031 800 332 2498

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Illinois Wesleyan University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	1,000-1,999
Academic Staff	200-299
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	4-1-4
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	Christian-Methodist United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org

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Basic Classification	Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
2000 Classification	Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Size & Setting	Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile	Exclusively undergraduate four-year

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs)

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes Illinois Wesleyan University's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 195,665 physical volumes, 11,132 physical media, 38,337 digital/electronic medium and 186 licensed digital/electronic databases. Illinois Wesleyan University's library has 1 branch.
Housing	Yes Illinois Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,345 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities	Yes
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Accreditation

1916

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Illinois Wesleyan University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

American Chemical Society (ACS)
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS)
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
The Posse Foundation
National Athletic Association (NAA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Thursday, 11 August 2022

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