Illinois Wesleyan University, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Illinois Wesleyan University Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity60
Retention80
Graduation67
Earnings55
Diversity45
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Illinois Wesleyan University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into Illinois Wesleyan University
59%
Admission Rate
608
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–665
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Illinois Wesleyan University
$48K
In-State Tuition
$48K
Out-of-State Tuition
$59K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Illinois Wesleyan University
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$24K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 46% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $26K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $26K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $23K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $16K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 82% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 90% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Illinois Wesleyan University
91%
Retention Rate
4%
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 75% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 79% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 82% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 78% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 71% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 43% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 46% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Illinois Wesleyan University
96%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 97% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $17K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $50K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $59K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Illinois Wesleyan University
1,686
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 18% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|
Location Map
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