Illinois Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $70,700. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,732, middle-income families pay around $23,152, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,104.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $70,700 |
| Tuition and Fees | $57,704 |
| Room and Board | $13,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$42,501 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,199 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,732 |
| $30–48k | $19,057 |
| $48–75k | $23,152 |
| $75–110k | $27,396 |
| $110k+ | $37,104 |
Illinois Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $70,700. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,732, middle-income families pay around $23,152, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,104. Azimuth ranks Illinois Wesleyan University #1240 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Illinois Wesleyan University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine aid eligibility. The institution's aid structure prioritizes need-based support, with financial aid packages designed to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families are expected to contribute based on their financial circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $47,679; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Illinois Wesleyan University's median four-year earnings of $69,265, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Illinois Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $69,265, placing Illinois Wesleyan University in the 72.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Illinois Wesleyan University #453 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects both the institution's concentration in business and professional fields and the strong early-career outcomes those majors typically deliver in the Midwest labor market. Illinois Wesleyan University's program portfolio is anchored in business and related professional disciplines. Nursing stands out as the highest aggregate-return major, combining substantial enrollment with solid earnings outcomes. Nursing is the largest program with 53 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,527, representing 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. Business/Commerce, General and Psychology, General also enroll meaningful cohorts of 37 and 31 graduates respectively, with Psychology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,839 at 1.1× the field benchmark. Finance and Biology, General round out the top five, with $101,609 and $62,541 four-year earnings respectively, positioning both programs at 1.2× and 1.1× their respective national benchmarks.
