Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, IWU's acceptance rate is 42.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.53%. 2,197 men and 2,209 women applied to IWU and 886 men and 973 women students were accepted.
2 applicants who has another gender applied and 2 were accepted.
Among them, 215 men and 165 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at IWU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at IWU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,4082,1972,20920
Admitted1,86188697320
Enrolled38221516520
Acceptance Rate 42.22%40.33%44.05%100.00%-
Yield 20.53%24.27%16.96%100.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 171 students (45% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 83 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at IWU.
The median SAT score is 1,250 with 630 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 560 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 25 at IWU. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at Illinois Wesleyan University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at IWU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total112012501330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560630660
SAT Math560620670
ACT Composite252730
ACT Math232629
ACT English242731
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at IWU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Illinois Wesleyan University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
IWU Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesRequired
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to IWU.
Admission Information for Applying to IWU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.iwu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.iwu.edu/admissions/applications/
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor

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