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Illinois Wesleyan University

IWU

Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2900

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Illinois Wesleyan University is a private institution in Bloomington with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1242, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,871 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,550.

Established
1850
Motto
Scientia et Sapientia
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW)
Division
Division III
45%Acceptance
1242SAT Avg
1,570Students
11:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$70,871Earnings 10yr
$29,550Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate45.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1242

Reading & WritingMid: 625
570660
MathMid: 585
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2429

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,704
Room & Board$12,930
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$68,399
Average Net Price$29,550
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,011
$30–48K$24,494
$48–75K$24,284
$75–110K$28,757
$110K+$35,699

Programs (45)

Student Body

Undergrads
1,570
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 8%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 6%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.5%
Freshman Retention84.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,082
8 Years$64,974
10 Years$70,871

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$61,500
Men
$74,600

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Source: Wikipedia

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