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Spring Open House

Discover what makes Illinois Wesleyan unlike anywhere else! Join us to explore our academic programs, connect with professors and students, learn how financial aid can make IWU affordable, and experience the energy of campus life for yourself.

Join Us March 7

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Become What’s Next

Innovation drives everything we do at IWU. Our students combine big-picture thinking from the liberal arts with hands-on experience in business, nursing, the fine arts, and the sciences—preparing for careers that don’t even exist yet.

Across our schools and colleges, collaboration turns ideas into action—like in our state-of-the-art Petrick Idea Center, opening fall 2026.

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Graduation

Best College for Getting a Job

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.

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Watch Us on the College Tour

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.


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Laina

Laina Chavarria '25

IWU makes me feel like I’m more than just a student or a statistic. I am an active member in the community and I can make a real impact on campus.

Klaudia

Klaudia Wyszynski '23

I wanted a place that cared about me and my goals and was going to invest everything they had to make sure I walked away happy with my experience and prepared for success in my chosen career. IWU is home to me, always will be.

Evan

Evan Quist '23

Illinois Wesleyan is a great environment for learning, and provides space for students to go above and beyond. Most colleges ask where you want to go, and then tell you how to get there. IWU lets you blaze your own trail, and supports you the whole way.

Marin

Marin Moss '26

I felt a sense of community the moment I stepped on campus... Everyone made me feel heard and included, even when I hadn't committed to IWU. The interpersonal relationships I have made with faculty and peers are beyond what I could've imagined from a school.