Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois · Private
Illinois Wesleyan University admitted 53% of 10,318 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1340 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 83% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Illinois Wesleyan University
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Application deadlines
Illinois Wesleyan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Illinois Wesleyan University asks for the Common App personal essay. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Illinois Wesleyan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Illinois Wesleyan University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Illinois Wesleyan University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.83 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $71,134 a year. After grants, students paid $31,310 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Illinois Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate?
Illinois Wesleyan University admitted 53% of applicants: 5,458 of 10,318 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Illinois Wesleyan University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1340, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Illinois Wesleyan University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Illinois Wesleyan University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Illinois Wesleyan University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Illinois Wesleyan University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Illinois Wesleyan University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional personal statement, at least a paragraph). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Does Illinois Wesleyan University require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Illinois Wesleyan University uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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