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Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) is a highly selective liberal arts university with an enrollment of 2,100. IWU has long been known for its outstanding faculty, distinctive liberal arts curriculum, the personal attention it gives students, and its beautiful and welcoming campus. Considered one of the top 150 colleges in the US, IWU is located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, a twin city of 125,000 located two hours south of Chicago, Illinois. The academic programs provide highly-personalized attention toward undergraduate education, and the placement rates to graduate programs, professional schools, and employment are among the best nationally.
Highlights
Strictly focused on undergraduate education, average class size of 17, and student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1 All classes taught by professors (no use of graduate students or teacher's assistants); 93% of full-time faculty hold PhD or terminal degree Over 95% retention rate, 93% for first-year students Approximately 95% of graduates complete degree in four years or less Average acceptance rate for first-time applicants to medical school is 90%; the U.S. average for medical school acceptance is only 50%. Placement rates also high for top law schools, graduate programs, and employment
Institute Accreditation
National Accreditation
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Regional Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Offered
Bachelor's Degrees 3 - 4 yrs
Program Majors
Business Administration Computer Science Education Engineering Fine Arts & Design Health Sciences Humanities Music Natural Sciences Nursing Public Administration Religious Studies Theatre
Student Health Care Coverage: Available Through Institute
Institute Scholarships & Bursaries Available: Yes
Estimated Total Cost of Tuition for Degree/Diploma (US$): 158,000
Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance
US Student Emergency Loan Programs
US Student Loan Programs
US Student Scholarship Programs
US Student Work Opportunities Programs
Institute Support for Students
Academic Counseling Career and Employment Counseling Chaplaincy Disabilities Resources Health Services Incoming Student Orientation and Advising Peer Counseling and Buddy Programs Services for Underrepresented Minorities
Buildings & Facilities
IWU has one of the top college campuses in the country, with 65 facilities covering 80 acres. This includes 25 different residence locations that feature air-conditioning, T1 network access, and cable television. From the mid 1990's to the mid 2000's, IWU experienced over $120 million in new construction and renovations. All athletic facilities have been built or renovated in the last fifteen years. The Center for Natural Science is fifteen years old and houses 17 teaching labs and 27 student research labs. The $26 million Ames Library ranks in the top 10 in Princeton Review.
Illinois Wesleyan University 1312 Park Street
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Year Institute Founded: 1850
# of Full-Time Faculty: 184
Opportunities for Part-Time Study: Yes
Opportunities for Online Study: No
# Campuses: 1
Campus Setting (Main Campus): Suburban
Nearest City (Main Campus): Bloomington-Normal
City Population: 125,000
Cost of Living: Medium
Climate Range: 30 °F to 80 °F
Student Profile
Total Undergraduate Program Enrolment (all years): 2,059
% Out-of-State Students (all years): 18
% Undergraduate International Students (all years): 4
# Countries of Origin: 21 - 30 Famous Alumni: Ed Rust - CEO for State Farm Insurance Dawn Upshaw - International Opera Star Jack Sikma - 13-time NBA All-Star
On-Campus Housing
On-campus Housing Available: Yes # Students with On-campus Housing: 1,743 Preference Given to Entering Students: Guaranteed Costs: Per Semester/with Meal Plan (US$): 3,888 Style of Accommodation:
Coed on Separate Floors Type of Accommodation:
Double Rooms
Business Administration
