“ I chose IWU because of its smaller size; I met my closest friends here and have built personal relationships with my professors and coaches. IWU provides endless opportunities for us to explore our passions, excel in academics and extracurriculars, and kickstart our careers..”
Jakob Harisson ’24 [ Jakob is on track to graduate in 4 years ] iwu major : Biology & Advocacy-Law Concentration activities : Swimming & Diving Team, IWU Life Guard hometown : Bloomington, IL
YOU’RE MAKING A BIG DECISION. Chances are you’re feeling excited AND nervous. Laser-focused AND overwhelmed. Eager to fly the nest AND stay the course. Perhaps your interests aren’t so straightforward either. Maybe you love science AND music. You dream of being a writer AND an entrepreneur. You’re fascinated by psychology AND history. At Illinois Wesleyan, we celebrate the ‘ANDS.’ And make room for them. We know that it’s in these unique combinations that nuance lives, epiphanies are born, and BREAKTHROUGHS happen.
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Want to dream up an innovative idea to transform a community? Visit another continent? Embark upon a research project that changes the world? If you have a vision… even a spark of an idea… something you want to explore, at Illinois Wesleyan you’ll find all the academic support you’ll need to make it real.
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The World is Your Campus Preparing students for life in a global society is a key part of IWU’s mission. Whether it’s our month-long May term, a whole semester, or a full year, our students choose from more than 700 programs in 70 countries, and apply their IWU scholarships and need-based assistance towards these life-changing experiences.
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The opportunities for enhanced learning
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A HISTORY MAJOR FROM IWU?
Through regular, reflective faculty advising, you’ll be empowered to embark upon something unique to you, something that integrates what you’ve learned – transforming it into something you can hold in your hands, point to, PUBLISH OR PATENT. These are the “breakthroughs” that make IWU students stand out, and employers and graduate schools sit up and take notice.
“Through the personal involvement of faculty, Illinois Wesleyan gave me the skill set to become a best-selling author — to be able to think critically about the way I tell stories and the way I use history to contextualize the world.
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FitzharrisLindsey ’04 newyork times best selling author : The Face Maker iwu major : History study abroad : United Kingdom (Oxford University)
Imagine a first-year seminar course that takes dynamic classroom learning and blends it with faculty-led trips to museums, zoos, concerts, theatrical events, and more.
WHAT ARE YOU BREAKTHROUGH moments have to begin somewhere. There’s a culture at IWU that moves and unites us –a spirit of curiosity encapsulated into a key question: WORKING ON? …AND WHO ARE YOU WORKING WITH?
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For the most current list of IWU majors, minors, and iwu.edu/majorsscanconcentrations,orvisit Psychology ⓦ Spanish (See Hispanic Studies) Secondary Education (See Educational Studies) Sociology ⓦ Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies ⓦ School of Business and Economics Accounting Arts Management ⓦ Business • Business Administration ⓦ • Human Services Management ⓦ Economics ⓦ • Financial Economics ⓦ • International Economics ⓦ Entrepreneurship ⓦ Finance ⓦ • Finance for Business Related Majors ⓦ Marketing COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS School of Art and Design Art, BA • Graphic Design ⓦ • Studio Art ⓦ COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Advocacy ⓦ • L aw • Non-profit Management • Public Administration Biochemistry ⓦ Biology ⓦ Chemistry ⓦ Computer Science ⓦ Criminology ⓦ Data Science ⓦ Educational Studies • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • English Language Arts • Mathematics • Science: Biology • Science: Physics • Social Science: History • Spanish • Interdisciplinary Educational Studies ⓦ • Child and Family Studies • Education, Identity and Public Policy • Education and International Studies English Literature English Writing • Creative Writing ⓦ • English ⓦ • Journalism & Communication ⓦ Environmental Studies ⓦ • Ecology • Global Sustain, Policy & Justice • Nature & Society Film Studies ⓦ Graphic Design ⓦ Hispanic Studies ⓦ • Hispanic Studies for Business, Accounting, EntrepreneurshipFinance,and Marketing ⓦ • Hispanic Studies for Nursing and Healthcare Majors ⓦ History ⓦ Humanities ⓦ International and Global Studies • A sian Studies ⓦ • International Relations & Global Development ⓦ Japanese Studies ⓦ Mathematics ⓦ • Actuarial Science ⓦ • Statistics ⓦ Neuroscience • Behavioral • Cellular/Molecular Philosophy ⓦ Physical Education ⓦ Physics ⓦ • A strophysics • Optics & Photonics Political Science ⓦ Product Design ⓦ MAJORS | MINORS | PROGRAMS | CONCENTRATIONS KEY Majors ⓦ Minors Concentrations Where will your CURIOSITY TAKE YOU? ProgramsPre-Professional Pre-VeterinaryPre-PhysicianPre-PhysicalPre-OccupationalPre-MedicinePre-LawPre-ForestryEngineeringPre-DentistryPathways(Pre-Engineering)andEnvironmentalManagementTherapyTherapyAssistantMedicine Art, BFA • Graphic Design • 2D Studio Art • 3D Studio Art Art History ⓦ School of Music Instrumental Performance Piano Performance Vocal Performance Music Education, BME Music, BA ⓦ • Arts Management ⓦ • Jazz Studies ⓦ • Jazz for Non-music Majors ⓦ School of Theatre Arts Theatre Arts, BA ⓦ • Arts Management ⓦ • Dance ⓦ • Film Studies ⓦ • Theatre Arts Design and Technology ⓦ Theatre Arts, BFA • Acting • Music Theatre • Theatre Arts Design and Technology Don’t see your major on our list? No problem School of Health Sciences and Nursing Health ⓦ Health Promotion and Fitness Management • Coaching ⓦ • E xercise Science ⓦ • Physical Education ⓦ • Sports Management ⓦ Nursing, BSN • Hispanic Studies for Nursing and Healthcare Majors ⓦ Public Health ⓦ 8 9
Top 10 IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SMALL COLLEGES IN THE MIDWEST
Rated 1 OF THE BEST COLLEGES FOR UNDERGRADUATES TO EARN THEIR COLLEGE DEGREE
Ranked a COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, TEACHING, COMMUNITY, AND OUTCOMES
Thrillist, U.S. Dept of Ed. College Scorecard, 2018 No. 1 INSTITUTION IN ILLINOIS & No. 7 IN THE NATION FOR JOB PLACEMENT Zippia, 2022 No. 2 AMONG HIDDEN GEMS IN THE MIDWEST College Raptor, 2021
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Colleges of Distinction, 2021
Mike A. Mason ’80 former : Executive Assistant Director Criminal Division, FBI former : Senior Vice President & Chief of Security Officer at Verizon iwu major : Accounting “Illinois Wesleyan taught me how to think independently. How to engage with other people. It taught me the importance of relationships. Much of what I am today, I owe to this university.”
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Illinois Wesleyan alums have breakthrough careers in almost every field. Cyber security. FBI intelligence. Rocket science (literally). Cancer research. Neuroscience… and the list goes on. IWU has launched some of our nation’s top engineers, attorneys, physicians, politicians, mathematicians, best-selling authors…you name it. Don’t let our list of majors limit you! It’s precisely there to show you what’s possible.
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20 % HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE** *U.S. Dept. of Ed. College Scorecard, 2022 **National Student Clearing House, 2020 ALMOST BE YOURSELF WHAT DOES COMMUNITY LOOK LIKE? Get ready to make life-long friends. At Illinois Wesleyan University, we're committed to creating a culture of inclusion, equity, and equality. We invest deeply in and care about each other, and because there’s truly something for everyone here at Illinois Wesleyan, you will fit right in. 85% OF FIRST-YEARSTUDENTS RETURN FOR THEIR SECOND YEAR * 120 + ORGANIZATIONSSTUDENTANDACTIVITIES INCLUDING 8 social fraternities/sororities,STUDENTSENATE, The Argus student newspaper, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD, intramural and club sports teams, and more! 12 13
WHAT’S BEYOND YOUR BEST? 2 4 varsity sports teams 9 national championship wins 146
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Evan Quist ’23 [ Evan is on track to graduate in 4 years ] iwu majors : Computer Science & Finance activities : Vice-President of ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) hometown : Richboro, PA 94% of our full-time faculty hold terminal degrees the highest degree awarded in their fields of study. ALL-AMERICANSACADEMIC which places IWU among the top 25 colleges and universities in the U.S. across all NCAA divisions.
Illinois Wesleyan’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic tradition is steeped in excellence. For decades, our dedicated coaches have built teams that go the extra mile in pursuit of victory. This commitment to breaking through is reflected in our teams’ winning records, state-of-the-art facilities, and the notion that first and foremost, every athlete will receive an outstanding education. EXCEP TIONAL They say you’re known by the company you keep. We agree. Whether it’s the outstanding employment rates of our new graduates, the depth and breadth of our thriving alumni network, or award-winning teams and ensembles, our commitment to excellence is everywhere! As an Illinois Wesleyan student, that atmosphere will not only inspire, but reflect on you!
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Illinois Wesleyan is a great environment for learning, and provides space for students to go above and beyond. Most colleges ask where you want to go, and then tell you how to get there. IWU lets you blaze your own trail, and supports you the whole way.”
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Learn more with our cost calculator: iwu.edu/cost Return on Investment – The median earnings of IWU graduates is $66,966 – nearly $20k more than the midpoint for other 4-year schools.* This is one of the many reasons Kiplinger lists IWU as a top value year after year.
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**iwu.edu/grad-rateRate,Thrillist,U.S.Dept of Ed. College Scorecard, 2018 ***First Destination Survey, Illinois Wesleyan, 2021 WANT TO KNOW WHY AN ILLINOIS WESLEYAN EDUCATION IS A WORTHY INVESTMENT ? OUT THE DOOR IN FOUR We are committed to you completing your degree and succeeding out in the world (or graduate school) within four years. On average, 93% of students who continue at IWU for four years graduate on time!* When you factor in a possible 5th (or even 6th) year at a “less expensive” school, we’re a bargain.
IWU EDUCATION: INVEST IN YOURSELF
A STRONG FIRST STEP IWU grads get a head start on success. Illinois Wesleyan has been recognized for having the highest earning graduates of any four-year institution in the state of Illinois.** A degree from Illinois Wesleyan can give you the breakthrough you need to start a successful career.
Elizabeth Mudiandambo ’24 [ Elizabeth is on track to graduate in 4 years ] iwu major : Nursing hometown : Bloomington, Illinois
LAUNCHING A CAREER IWU is THE school for jobs! 97% of IWU’s 2021 graduates are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation.*** 100% of our 2020 Accounting grads were employed, and 100% of our 2019 Biology graduates were accepted into health science schools and programs!
“ At first, I was apprehensive about applying because I didn’t know how feasible it was financially, but the scholarships I received from Illinois Wesleyan helped make attending a reality!”
HOW WILL YOU MEASURE SUCCESS?
Don't assume IWU is beyond your budget. IWU awards over $50M in grants & scholarships annually. 97% of IWU students pay less than $29K in tuition before need-based aid is considered. When financial aid is taken into consideration, the average net tuition cost (tuition minus all grants) is under $14,000.
*U.S. Dept. of Ed. College Scorecard, 2022
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BLOOMINGTON Admissions Time Line Early Action ....................... November 15 Regular Decision begins ........... December 15 Test Optional Path Now Available: www.iwu.edu/apply Contact Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Wesleyan University 1211 N. Park Bloomington,StreetIllinois 61701 email: Internationaliwuadmit@iwu.edustudentemail: international@iwu.edu 309-556-3031 800-332-2498 (in the USA only) fax: 309-556-3820 We are conveniently located 2 hours from Chicago and 3 from St. iwu.edu/directionsLouis. TOP 20 most livable CITIES IN THE U.S, BLOOMINGTON, IL SmartAsset, 2022 No. 1 HAPPIEST CITY IN THE BLOOMINGTON,U.S.,IL Niche, 2020 @IL_WesleyanIllinoiswesleyan @IL_Wesleyan@iwuadmissions illinoiswesleyan Social Media www.iwu.edu/admissions The opportunity to BE BREAKTHROUGH is right here.
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