Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University is very difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Illinois Wesleyan University is 42%. Out of 4,408 applications received in 2023, 1,861 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Illinois Wesleyan University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Illinois Wesleyan University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Illinois Wesleyan University's admissions stats.

Illinois Wesleyan University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	30%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31%
Waitlist	Yes

Illinois Wesleyan University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Illinois Wesleyan University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15

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Want to Apply Early to Illinois Wesleyan University?

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Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Illinois Wesleyan University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Illinois Wesleyan University accepts around 56% of early action applicants and 42% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Illinois Wesleyan University admitted 948 of the 1,698 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Illinois Wesleyan University Admissions

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Transferring to Illinois Wesleyan University

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Illinois Wesleyan University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Illinois Wesleyan University

What does Illinois Wesleyan University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Interview	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Illinois Wesleyan University for more information on admission factors.

Illinois Wesleyan University Application Requirements

To apply to Illinois Wesleyan University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Illinois Wesleyan University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	2	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.03	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Illinois Wesleyan University?

Students admitted to Illinois Wesleyan University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 15% submitted a class rank. At Illinois Wesleyan University 30% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 62% were in the top 25% and 85% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Illinois Wesleyan University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Illinois Wesleyan University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Illinois Wesleyan University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 33% of Illinois Wesleyan University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Illinois Wesleyan University?

To be competitive with other Illinois Wesleyan University applicants, you should aim to score between 1120 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Illinois Wesleyan University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Illinois Wesleyan University students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Illinois Wesleyan University students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at Illinois Wesleyan University, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Illinois Wesleyan University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Illinois Wesleyan University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to Illinois Wesleyan University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Illinois Wesleyan University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Illinois Wesleyan University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Illinois Wesleyan University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Illinois Wesleyan University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Illinois Wesleyan University.

Does Illinois Wesleyan University accept transfer credits?

✅ Illinois Wesleyan University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Illinois Wesleyan University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Illinois Wesleyan University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Illinois Wesleyan University?

❌ No, Illinois Wesleyan University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Illinois Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

✅ Illinois Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 42%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Illinois Wesleyan University?

❌ Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Illinois Wesleyan University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Illinois Wesleyan University was 56% in 2021.

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