Illinois Wesleyan University
2022-23
The 2022-23 Common Data Set for Illinois Wesleyan University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$70,871
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
75%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$28,199
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$27,000
federal loans only
FSA
9%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
415numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESFirst Name:Michael D.
Last Name:Thompson
Title:Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Office:Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Address Line 1:PO Box 2900
Zipcode61702-2900
Phone:309-556-1041
Email Address:mthomps4@iwu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Bloomington
StateIL
Name of College/University:Illinois Wesleyan University
Street Address Line 1:PO Box 2900
CityBloomington IL 61702-2900
Main Phone Number (Area Code)309
Main Phone Number:556-1000
WWW Home Page Address:www.iwu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):309
Admissions Phone Number:556-3031
Admissions Email Address:iwuadmit@iwu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1527 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 31 | 65 | 71 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 42 | 139 | 139 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 37 | 111 | 112 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 233 | 1049 | 1050 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 32 | 108 | 109 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 3 | 33 | 33 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 382 | 1518 | 1527 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 381 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | Not reported |
| Post-master's certificates | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 115 | 130 | 179 | 424 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 115 | 130 | 179 | 424 |
| Completed in less than four years | 79 | 105 | 135 | 319 |
| Completed in less than five years | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
| Completed in less than six years | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total completers | 88 | 109 | 140 | 337 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 77% | 84% | 78% | 79% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 104 | 153 | 193 | 450 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 104 | 153 | 193 | 450 |
| Completed in less than four years | 82 | 118 | 141 | 341 |
| Completed in less than five years | 6 | 4 | 11 | 21 |
| Completed in less than six years | 187 | 767 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total completers | 88 | 123 | 154 | 365 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 85% | 80% | 80% | 81% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESWait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:0
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:0
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language3
Social studies2
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | Yes | — | — |
| Application essay | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | Yes | — | — | — |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | Yes | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | Yes | — |
Entrance Exams
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 560 | 630 | 660 |
| SAT math | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT math | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Total0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:92
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 87 | 93 | 0 | 180 |
| Admitted | 46 | 46 | 0 | 92 |
| Enrolled | 22 | 11 | 0 | 33 |
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month6
Spring Closing Date: Month12
Fall Notification Date: Month8
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 16 Course Units Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 16 Course Units - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 16 Course Units - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: https://www.iwu.edu/admissions/transfer/about.html ##
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day15
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:16
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:course
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:16
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:course
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:16
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDistance learningX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:All students must complete a 2-course requirement on diversity (US & global), a first-year writing seminar,
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of males who join fraternities18%
Percent of females who join sororities16%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing96%
Percent who live off campus or commute4%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent of males who join fraternities15%
Percent of females who join sororities26%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing79%
Percent who live off campus or commute21%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Illinois%20Wesleyan%20University/Freshman-Students
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Financial Aid
10 TABLESFederal$2,069,593
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$33,311,285
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$385,560
Total Scholarships/Grants$38,162,598
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,022,176
Federal Work-Study$957,865
Total Self-Help$4,980,041
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$15,244,009
Total Scholarships/Grants$15,244,009
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,279,495
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$164,400
Total Self-Help$6,443,895
Parent Loans$4,206,410
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 389 | 1535 | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | 331 | 1234 | Not reported |
| Determined to have financial need | 275 | 1074 | Not reported |
| Awarded any aid | 275 | 1074 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 275 | 1072 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 187 | 767 | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 107 | 325 | Not reported |
| Need fully met | 68 | 269 | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | 87 | 86 | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | 43667 | 42213 | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 39114 | 36919 | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | 5027 | 6405 | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | 4323 | 5501 | Not reported |
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.349
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 257 | 73 | 38572 |
| Federal loan programs | 247 | 71 | 26653 |
| Institutional loan programs | 141 | 40 | 4304 |
| State loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Private student loans | 65 | 19 | 40301 |
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$2,436,880
CSS ProfileX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month11
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Federal Nursing LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 108 | 84 | 192 |
| Members of minority groups | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Females | 46 | 52 | 98 |
| Males | 62 | 32 | 94 |
| Nonresidents | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 100 | 38 | 138 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 8 | 36 | 44 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11
based on ____ students1,521
and ____ faculty136
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 79 | 17 |
| 10-19 students | 172 | 33 |
| 20-29 students | 104 | 1 |
| 30-39 students | 16 | 2 |
| 40-49 students | 8 | 0 |
| 50-99 students | 1 | 0 |
| 100+ students | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 380 | 53 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | 2% | Not reported | 03% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | 3% | Not reported | 11% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | 5% | Not reported | 13% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | 2% | Not reported | 23% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | 9% | Not reported | 26% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | 2% | Not reported | 31% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | 4% | Not reported | 40% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | 8% | Not reported | 42% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | 7% | Not reported | 45% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | 8% | Not reported | 50% |
| Health professions and related programs | 13% | Not reported | 51% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | 404% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | Not reported |
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