Bloomington, IL
Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 45% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,719 | 2,261 | 409 | 61% |
| 2020 | 3,896 | 2,218 | 441 | 57% |
| 2021 | 4,543 | 2,055 | 432 | 45% |
| 2022 | 4,408 | 1,861 | 382 | 42% |
| 2023 | 6,128 | 2,768 | 441 | 45% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,491 of 2,912 women and 1,273 of 3,206 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Illinois Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 45% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,768 of 6,128 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,128 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 441 enrolled.
No. Illinois Wesleyan University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 45% — it has become more selective.