Tradition of Excellence

For most of its 160 year history, Illinois Wesleyan has been known for its academic excellence. With outstanding faculty and entering classes of students ranked in the nation's top-tier for quality, Illinois Wesleyan is committed to excellence in the liberal arts, business, the fine arts and nursing. Its graduates gain admittance to top graduate and professional schools, and go on to pursue successful careers in a broad range of fields across the nation and around the world.

50 Majors and Programs

Illinois Wesleyan's distinctive liberal arts curriculum encompasses 50 majors and programs. Courses of study range from the humanities, languages and sciences to programs in business and economics, the fine arts and nursing. The University also offers a range of pre-professional and interdisciplinary programs.

184 Outstanding Faculty 

While many of Illinois Wesleyan’s 184 teaching faculty are nationally regarded researchers and scholars, all are outstanding teachers.

17 Average Class Size

With an average class size of 17, and an 11 to 1 student-faculty ratio, students get the personal attention that only a top liberal arts institution like Illinois Wesleyan can deliver.

9 in 10 students ...

Last  year 93 percent of Illinois Wesleyan freshmen come back for their sophomore year, and better than 9 in 10 graduating seniors complete their degree in four years. These are two student success measures in which we take great pride.