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Illinois Wesleyan University

Private nonprofit Bloomington, IL · Urban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
78%
Graduation Rate
$70,871
Earnings (10yr)
$28,199
Net Price
39%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Illinois Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 78%, indicating that most students successfully complete their degrees. This strong completion rate suggests a supportive environment for students, helping them navigate their academic journeys effectively.

Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan earn a median salary of $70,871 ten years after enrollment. This figure reflects the potential for upward mobility, particularly for students from lower-income backgrounds. While specific mobility rates are not available, the school’s focus on strong programs in business, health professions, and the arts positions graduates well in the job market.

Attending Illinois Wesleyan comes with a net price of $28,199, and the average student graduates with $27,000 in debt. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing careers in business, visual arts, health, biology, or psychology. The university attracts individuals who are looking for a solid education combined with a close-knit community.

Rankings

How Illinois Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation78%Earnings 10yr$71KNet Price$28KRetention80%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$18K$0-30K$19K$30-48K$23K$48-75K$37K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%199.7%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%5391.5%MOBILITY107.69%

Cost & Financial Aid

$57,704
In-State Tuition
$57,704
Out-of-State
$28,199
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
63%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,732
Family Income $0–$30K
$19,057
Family Income $30K–$48K
$23,152
Family Income $48K–$75K
$37,104
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$56,082
6 Years After Entry
$64,974
8 Years
$70,871
10 Years
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings
77%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$56,082 6yr $64,974 8yr $70,871 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

107.69%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
5391.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
199.7%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$120,900
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.76
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
9.8%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 39%
Retention Rate 80%
SAT Average 1275
ACT Midpoint 27
SAT Range 1120–1340
ACT Range 25–30
Full-Time Faculty 56%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,828
Diversity Index 0.56
First-Gen Students 18%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 23%
Visual & Performing Arts 11%
Health Professions 11%
Biology & Biomedical 10%
Psychology 9%
Social Sciences 7%
Physical Sciences 5%
Computer Science & IT 4%