Illinois Wesleyan University
Admissions
Interested in attending Illinois Wesleyan University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Illinois Wesleyan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Illinois Wesleyan University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Illinois Wesleyan accepted 45% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 6,118 people applied and 2,768 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Illinois Wesleyan University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Illinois Wesleyan University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Illinois Wesleyan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Illinois Wesleyan considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Interview
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Illinois Wesleyan University?
Grades
32% of freshmen who attended Illinois Wesleyan were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 71% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Illinois Wesleyan is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Illinois Wesleyan University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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