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Illinois Wesleyan University

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world rank  1472

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Overview

Founded in 1850, the Illinois Wesleyan University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary 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 sized (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's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 175-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this US higher education organization an 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Illinois Wesleyan University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Illinois Wesleyan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Illinois Wesleyan University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Illinois Wesleyan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym IWU
Founded 1850
Motto Scientia et Sapientia
Knowledge and Wisdom
Colours Green and white
Mascot Tommy the Titan
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University Location

Address 1312 N Park Street
Bloomington
61702-2900 Illinois
United States
Illinois Wesleyan University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Illinois Wesleyan University Phone Number (309) 556 1000
Illinois Wesleyan University Fax Number (309) 556 3820
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Illinois Wesleyan University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Illinois Wesleyan University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Illinois Wesleyan University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Illinois Wesleyan University.



Illinois Wesleyan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Illinois Wesleyan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Illinois Wesleyan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 40-49% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements 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
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Illinois Wesleyan University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Admission Office Admission Office

1312 Park Street
Bloomington 61701
(309) 556 3031
800 332 2498

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Illinois Wesleyan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Illinois Wesleyan University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Illinois Wesleyan University is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Illinois Wesleyan University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Illinois Wesleyan University's Library
Illinois Wesleyan University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 194,605 physical volumes, 11,362 physical media, 156,933 digital/electronic media and 201 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 19 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Illinois Wesleyan University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Illinois Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,308 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Illinois Wesleyan University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Illinois Wesleyan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Illinois Wesleyan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Illinois Wesleyan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Illinois Wesleyan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Illinois Wesleyan University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Illinois Wesleyan University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Illinois Wesleyan University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1916


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Illinois Wesleyan University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Illinois Wesleyan University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • 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

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Illinois Wesleyan University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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