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Illinois Wesleyan University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1120 to 1320

ACT Range25 to 30

Average GPA3.82

Acceptance Rate39.3%

Even at a test-optional college, Illinois Wesleyan’s admitted students are academically strong: the middle ACT range is 25–30 and the average GPA is 3.82. If your grades are in range, targeting a 28–30 ACT can strengthen your application and give admissions more evidence to say yes.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Illinois Wesleyan University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Illinois Wesleyan University enrolls 1,582 undergraduates on a suburban campus. Illinois Wesleyan has an 80% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 75% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Bloomington, IL

Undergrad Enrollment1,582

Freshman Retention80%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate75%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Illinois Wesleyan University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 15

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

March 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Illinois Wesleyan, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. After that, use the summer before senior year for retakes, and make an October SAT or ACT your final fall option so scores can arrive by the November 15 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Illinois Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit, so the same $57,704 tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Many students receive aid, with 76% on aid and an average merit award of $32,651. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$57,704

Room and Board$13,370

Average Merit Award$32,651

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid76%

Average Aid Package$51,231

Average Debt at Grad$40,508

Illinois Wesleyan’s listed cost of attendance is about $71,074, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is a major part of the pricing picture, with 76% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $51,231. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $32,651. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $40,508.