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Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University
PO Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900


Fax number: (309) 556-3411
Website: https://www.iwu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 332-2498 2498
800 332-2498 2498 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 30 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.8
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 92%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 15%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1120 - 1330
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 33%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 31%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,408
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,861
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 18%
Admission may be deferred: yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Each year, Illinois Wesleyan receives roughly 3,500 applications for an entering class of approximately 580 new students.  Admission can be very competitive, and prospective students are encouraged to visit campus and apply early.  IWU offers an Early Action program whereby all students who submit all application materials by November 15th will receive an admission decision between December 15th and January 15th (admit, deny, or defer).  All other students can apply under the Regular Decision program which has a recommended deadline of February 15th.  Regular Decision candidates are notified on a rolling basis after January 15th.  There is no fee to apply.
 
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