Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bloomington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,649 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 378 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 336 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 89%). Every year 78% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.IWU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $45,654, and fees were $202. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $45,654 and $202 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students1,649 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate89% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Nursing schools located within 91 miles radius of Illinois Wesleyan University
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
35 miles away |
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Bradley University
36 miles away |
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Methodist College
41 miles away |
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Millikin University
45 miles away |
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St. John's College-Department of Nursing
58 miles away |
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Olivet Nazarene University
74 miles away |
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Lakeview College of Nursing
75 miles away |
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MacMurray College
84 miles away |
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University of St Francis
86 miles away |
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Lewis University
91 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1916 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Admission
61%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1195 to 1395 |
| ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,427/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,427/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,427/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $64,215 | $64,215 | $64,215 |
| ADN | 70 | $99,890 | $99,890 | $99,890 |
| BSN | 125 | $178,375 | $178,375 | $178,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Illinois Wesleyan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,219 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $554 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $4,601 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $24,430 |
| Federal Student Loans | 64% | $5,972 |
| Private Loans | 21% | $7,870 |
$30,147
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,323 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,975 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,639 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$28,194 |
| Over $110,000$32,772 |
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Student Population
1,649
Undergrads
0
Graduates
901
Women
748
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
69% |
|
Non-resident alien |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
