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When colleges are stacked up based on what they do for the world, Illinois Wesleyan University is #5 in the nation among four-year baccalaureate institutions – a Washington Monthly ranking that looks at contribution to the public good.
And we're named a "Best Bang for the Buck" for helping students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. Illinois Wesleyan consistently ranks in the top tier across numerous markers for a quality education, return on investment and student satisfaction.
Illinois Wesleyan University ranks #7 in the nation and #1 in Illinois on Zippia's 2023 list of The Best Colleges for Getting a Job, based on Department of Education College Scorecard data. 97.3% of Illinois Wesleyan University graduates in the class of 2022 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation, based on a First-Destination Survey.
Employers recognize that Illinois Wesleyan’s focus on broad-based learning with practical application creates well-rounded students who become curious, creative problem-solvers.
Illinois Wesleyan University is featured in an episode of The College Tour, a television series that highlights colleges across the United States through the voices of students. You'll hear from peers why IWU is known as “The AND University,” offering the perfect fit for multi-talented students.
Illinois Wesleyan University was awarded a grant to support suicide prevention and mental health on campus.
Read moreTwo Illinois Wesleyan University physics majors, Roshan Prakash '24 and Joelle McMillan '25, attended the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio,...
Read moreEnglish-writing major Asia Rogers '25 dedicated her research as a 2024 Illinois Wesleyan Eckley Scholar to investigating, humanizing, affirming and...
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