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Illinois Wesleyan University, also known as IWL, was established in the year 1850. It is a private university and is located in Bloomington, Illinois. The campus is spread across an area of more than 70 acres. The institution offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 45 fields of study. These are liberal arts, business, nursing, and fine arts among others. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
IWL's athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. They are nicknamed as the Titans. They participate in sports like basketball, baseball, golf, and football among others.
Illinois Wesleyan is in a small city, in Bloomington, IL. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Illinois Wesleyan earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Illinois Wesleyan include science, music, and drama and performing arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 540 to 680 for students at Illinois Wesleyan. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 590 and 690.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Illinois Wesleyan are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Illinois Wesleyan, in 2007, had 2,094 students (2,090 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Illinois Wesleyan belong to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois Wesleyan University
1312 N Park St
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
General Phone: (309) 556-1000
http://www.iwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 128 | English, history, political science, international studies, Spanish language, economics, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 108 | business, accounting, international business, insurance |
| Science | 82 | biology, chemistry, physics, natural sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | psychology |
| Music | 29 | voice, music, music theory and composition, music performance, piano |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 29 | drama, various performing arts |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching, music teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies, arts management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois Wesleyan in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 511 | 44 |
In 2007, Illinois Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 2,094 students (2,090 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 47% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 85% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Illinois Wesleyan offers campus housing for 1,701 of its 2,090 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bloomington, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,963 | 1,696 | 57% | 538 | 32% |
| Men | 1,217 | 682 | 56% | 224 | 33% |
| Women | 1,746 | 1,014 | 58% | 314 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,750 |
| Room and board | $ 7,030 |
| Room charge | $ 4,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 780 |
| Other expenses | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 169600)
Illinois Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $84,875 | 18 | $82,410 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $67,498 | 29 | $62,547 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $53,489 | 17 | $52,048 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $45,169 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $69,746 | 65 | $65,079 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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