# Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU)

Private nonprofit college in Bloomington, IL. IPEDS ID 145646.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/illinois-wesleyan-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/illinois-wesleyan-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 39% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $28,199 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 75%; beats 87% of IL colleges and 85% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $70,871; beats 82% of IL colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $23,221

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,732 |
| 30-48k | $19,057 |
| 48-75k | $23,152 |
| 75-110k | $27,396 |
| 110k+ | $37,104 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.07 years on average (78% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $70,871 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,732 | $72,169 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,057 | $77,562 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $23,152 | $94,229 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,396 | $111,502 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $37,104 | $151,013 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $70,700
- Tuition and fees: $57,704
- Housing and meals: $12,930; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 550–670; SAT math: 570–670; ACT: 25–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,128 applicants, 2,768 admitted, 441 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 39%, ACT 25–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 45%, ACT 24–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (43 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $62,619 | $101,609 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $70,831 | $97,022 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $75,629 | $84,527 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $48,706 | $71,088 | $27,000 |
| Biology | not reported | $62,541 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,650 | $57,839 | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | $51,107 | not reported |
| Theatre | $19,490 | $31,172 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,923 | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,737 | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | $56,684 | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $113,110 (Bloomington, IL), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $76,510 (Bloomington, IL), $80,230 (IL), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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