Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan has been known for its excellence in undergraduate education, since its founding in 1850. Today our more than 80 majors, minors and programs range from the traditional liberal arts and sciences to professional and pre-professional programs. A liberal education at Illinois Wesleyan fosters creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, strength of character and a spirit of inquiry. Our curriculum deepens the specialized knowledge of a discipline with a comprehensive world view.
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Career Services
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Students interested in admission to Illinois Wesleyan University must submit, in addition to their application, transcripts for all previous high school and/or college coursework, and a Common App School Report. IWU will be test optional for Fall 2023 for most programs. Students applying to our nursing program who prefer not to submit test scores are required to interview with the School of Nursing. More information on basic admission criteria and requirements can be found at https://www.iwu.edu/admissions/criteria/
Transfer applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 from their current academic institution, although it is recommended that students carry a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be competitive for admission. A minimum number of credits are not required in order to transfer. However, no more than 50% of a major or minor may be taken elsewhere. All degree candidates must complete a minimum of 2 years and 16 courses in residence. More information on applying as a Transfer student can be found at https://www.iwu.edu/admissions/transfer/
Additional Information
Our students get involved locally, and our community of Bloomington-Normal (#BloNo) is continually ranked among the Best College Towns.
Visit us
Visit us! Illinois Wesleyan is more than a place. It is a welcoming and supportive community that prides itself on sparking the curiosity within our students. There's no better way to experience that than to schedule a visit. We are open virtually every Monday - Saturday. We also host open houses throughout the year. Illinois Wesleyan is conveniently located off I-55 with access via Amtrak and Peoria Charter Coach Co. Travel vouchers are available for out-of-state students.
"Illinois Wesleyan is special because it holds a community that thrives on creating spaces for students to actually make change with their passions on this campus and in the Bloomington-Normal community. You can create your own mini masterpiece at IWU, and as long as you have the drive to do it someone will say 'yes'."
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
1211 Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701, United States of America
Phone number
(800) 332-2498
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Midwest