Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting

Illinois Wesleyan University, based in Bloomington, Illinois, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,582 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $70,871 ten years after enrollment, which is 74% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 78.1%. Mmedian graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.62x. The average net price after financial aid is $28,199 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business, Drama & Theater Arts, Psychology, and Finance.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$70,871

Graduation Rate

78.1%

Median Debt

$27,000

Average Net Price

$28,199

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.63x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.62x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,582

Admission Rate

39.3%

Average SAT

1275

Retention Rate

80.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$57,704

Out-of-State Tuition

$57,704

Pell Grant Rate

26.3%

Federal Loan Rate

63.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$17,732

Income $30K–$48K

$19,057

Income $48K–$75K

$23,152

Income $110K+

$37,104

Student Demographics

Women

52.3%

White

63.9%

Black

8.3%

Hispanic

11.7%

Asian

5.5%

Two or More Races

2.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

84.4%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)

Programs (36)

Bachelor (30)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$84,527	46
Business	Not reported	36
Drama & Theater Arts	$31,172	33
Psychology	$57,839	25
Finance	$101,609	23
Biology	$62,541	19
Marketing	Not reported	16
Teacher Education	Not reported	15
Political Science	Not reported	15
English Language & Literature	$51,107	12
Accounting	$97,022	12
Computer Science	Not reported	11
Physics	Not reported	11
Fine Arts	Not reported	10
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	9
Romance Languages	Not reported	8
Literature	Not reported	7
Entrepreneurship	Not reported	7
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	6
Anthropology	Not reported	6
History	Not reported	6
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Not reported	5
Neuroscience	Not reported	5
Music	Not reported	5
Secondary Education	Not reported	4
Mathematics	Not reported	4
International Studies	Not reported	4
Chemistry	Not reported	4
Education	Not reported	3
Business Administration & Management	$71,088	Not reported

Show 6 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Philosophy	Bachelor	2
Religion	Bachelor	2
Economics	Bachelor	2
Interdisciplinary Studies	Undergraduate Certificate	1
Classical and Ancient Studies	Bachelor	1
Sociology	Bachelor	1