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.
Honor the Past, Shape the Future™
We are excited to introduce Illinois Wesleyan University’s most ambitious Capital
Campaign: Honor the Past, Shape the Future.
This campaign represents more than a fundraising initiative. It is an invitation to
invest in the future of Illinois Wesleyan University and in the generations of students
whose lives will be shaped here.
IWU has always been carried forward by people who believed in what this University
could make possible. Students. Faculty. Alumni. Families. Friends. Donors. Generation
after generation, they have invested their time, talent, ideas, and generosity in
something larger than themselves.
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. 98.5% of Illinois Wesleyan University graduates in the class of 2025 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.
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.
Do Well, Do Good and Become More
Illinois Wesleyan University graduates go into the world with the skills employers are seeking.
View our latest commercial spots.
