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Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University
Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900

Official telephone: (309) 556-1000
Fax number: (309) 556-3411
Website: www.iwu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Bob Geraty,
Interim Dean of Admissions
Contacting the office: 309 556-3031
800 332-2498 (toll free)
309 556-3820 (fax)
iwuadmit@iwu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: November 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 25) and minimum 3.0 GPA recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: March 1
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Dates test scores should be received: April 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Foreign language: 3 recommended
Lab: 2 recommended
Math: 3 recommended
Science: 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 recommended
Total: 15 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.73
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 92%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 47%
Average ACT: 28 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 30
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 89%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,744
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,318 (62%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 450 (19%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of students put on waiting list: 193
Number accepting place on waiting list: 40 (21%)
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 21 (52%)
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 73%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 16%
Tuition deposit amount: $350, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Each year, Illinois Wesleyan receives roughly 3,500 applications for an entering class of approximately 580 new students.  Admission can be very competitive, and prospective students are encouraged to visit campus and apply early.  IWU offers an Early Action program whereby all students who submit all application materials by November 15th will receive an admission decision between December 15th and January 15th (admit, deny, or defer).  All other students can apply under the Regular Decision program which has a recommended deadline of February 15th.  Regular Decision candidates are notified on a rolling basis after January 15th.  There is no fee to apply.
 
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