Illinois Wesleyan University Admissions

Moderately selective — your profile matters

Students with solid academic records have a reasonable chance. Focus on demonstrating fit and genuine interest.

39.3%

Acceptance Rate

Peer average: 76%

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Selective (25-50%)

What Are My Chances?

A directional estimate — not a prediction

SAT Total Score Distribution

Enrolled students

1,120

25th Percentile

1,275

Median

1,340

75th Percentile

Peer average SAT: 1,141(+134 vs peers)

ACT Composite Score Distribution

Enrolled students

25th Percentile

Median

75th Percentile

Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.

Who Attends — and Succeeds

Understanding institutional priorities and student support

Student Demographics

First-Generation Students

Parents without bachelor's degree

18%

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Pell Grant Recipients

Lower-income students (federal aid)

26%

Transfer Students

Alternative pathway to enrollment

These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.