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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.

39
%
Acceptance rate
March 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Illinois Wesleyan University?

39%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Illinois Wesleyan accepted 39% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 9,528 people applied and 3,757 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2241 / 4857 (46%)
Men
1496 / 4671 (32%)

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:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Illinois Wesleyan University, making their yield rate Low. 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:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Illinois Wesleyan University?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
75th Percentile
1320

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

March 15
Regular admission deadline
September 26
Application notification
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