Experiential learning is a hallmark of an Illinois Wesleyan University education. Students conduct research, create prototypes and start-ups, participate in internships, take part in community service and study abroad in more than 70 countries.
At IWU, you’ll have opportunities to marry the questions that you’re passionate about to hands-on projects and faculty-guided research. You can travel the world to satisfy your curiosity - and to differentiate you to prospective employers or graduate schools. More than 70% of our students complete an internship.
IWU ranked #7 in the nation (#1 in Illinois) on Zippia’s most recent list of “The Best Colleges for Getting a Job,” based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data. Six years after graduation, IWU students earn more than $30,000 above the national average for college grads.
Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan is located in Bloomington-Normal (130,000 population), midway between Chicago and St. Louis. We provide an undergraduate-only learning environment to 1,600 diverse students. Accounting, biology, business, entrepreneurship, nursing and psychology are among our very popular majors. The average class size is 16.
The Washington Monthly evaluates colleges based on contributions to society in three broad categories: Social mobility, research, and promoting public service. IWU consistently ranks among the top ten schools in the nation. IWU also excels in athletics, sweeping 7 national Division III championships and more than 150 conference championships in the past 25 years. We award more than $50 millions in scholarships and grants every year.