International Student Costs
To qualify for a student visa, international students must prove adequate financial support for their first year of study. Students must also demonstrate a reasonable expectation of continued support for the duration of their academic programs. Therefore, the university must consider the students’ ability to finance their education when evaluating international applications. It is in the applicant’s best interest to be honest about his or her family’s ability to pay, including the exact amount the family is able to contribute to an Illinois Wesleyan education.
The projected budget for an international student to attend Illinois Wesleyan University for the 2025-2026 academic year is as follows:
| Tuition (1 year, full-time) | $59,226 |
| Housing (double occupancy) | $8,498 |
| Food (All Access, 14 Weekly, 10 Weekly) | $5,376 |
| Student Activity Fees | $204 |
| IWU Medical Insurance (mandatory) | $1,710 (approx.) |
| Personal expenses (estimated) | $1,700 |
| Transportation (estimated) | $1,000 |
| Books (estimated) | $800 |
| Campus Parking | Free |
| Athletic Events | Free |
| Laundry | Included |
| Late Night Shuttle Service | Included |
| Wifi | Included |
| Bloomington-Normal Bus Transportation | Included |
| Office suite software | Included |
| Unlimited Cloud Storage | Included |
| Student programs | Included |
| Projected Total (first full year) | $78,514 |