by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,636 undergraduates in 2020, Illinois Wesleyan is a small, private university located in Bloomington, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Illinois Wesleyan offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Illinois Wesleyan can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Illinois Wesleyan Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Illinois Wesleyan Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Illinois Wesleyan does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Illinois Wesleyan for Veterans Guide.
Illinois Wesleyan offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Illinois Wesleyan has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,636 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,622 (99.1%). Part-time attendance was 14 (0.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,622 | 14 | 1,636 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Illinois Wesleyan receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Illinois Wesleyan #499 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Illinois Wesleyan by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Illinois Wesleyan Diversity Guide.
Illinois Wesleyan has a total of 568 student athletes, 371 men and 197 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,038,842 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,038,842 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics