Do well here. Do good everywhere.
At Illinois Wesleyan, you will be challenged to do well in your studies and your career—and inspired to do good with what you learn. Faculty know your name, opportunities are within reach, and a supportive community helps you connect your talents to real needs in the world. From your first conversation with us through financial aid and enrollment, our team is here to guide you with care and clarity.
The IWU Difference
Illinois Wesleyan graduates are thriving after college. Within six months of graduation, 98% of Titans report being employed or in graduate school, and IWU is ranked #1 in Illinois and #7 in the nation for job placement. Our alumni out-earn many of their peers and frequently share that they feel satisfied not just with their work, but with their lives.
Academics With Intention
With 80+ majors, minors, and interdisciplinary options, Illinois Wesleyan invites you to study what you love and connect it to real-world questions. In seminars, studios, and labs, you will build the knowledge and habits of mind to contribute in meaningful ways.
Making Your Education Possible
More than 95% of Illinois Wesleyan students receive scholarship and grant support, and our financial aid team works directly with families to build a plan that makes sense. The goal is simple: to open doors for you to pursue your goals and the good you want to do.
Klaudia Wyszynski '23
I wanted a place that cared about me and my goals and was going to invest everything htey had to make sure I walked away happy with my experience and prepared for success in my chosen career. IWU is home to me, always will be.
