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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
45.17%	1,220

Illinois Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 45.17% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,128 students applied and 2,768 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.

The median SAT score is 1,220 and the ACT score is 27 at IWU.

To apply to IWU, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Illinois Wesleyan University is 45.17% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.93%. 3,206 men and 2,912 women applied to IWU and 1,273 men and 1,491 women students were accepted.

Among them, 228 men and 210 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at IWU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at IWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,128	3,206	2,912	0	0
Admitted	2,768	1,273	1,491	0	0
Enrolled	441	228	210	0	0
Acceptance Rate	45.17%	39.71%	51.20%	-	-
Yield	15.93%	17.91%	14.08%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Illinois Wesleyan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 115 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 53 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at IWU.

The median SAT score is 1,220 with 620 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 570 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at IWU. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 27.

The SAT and ACT scores at Illinois Wesleyan University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,072, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at IWU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1140	1220	1330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	570	620	660
SAT Math	570	600	670
ACT Composite	24	27	29
ACT Math	23	26	28
ACT English	24	27	32

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Illinois Wesleyan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at IWU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Illinois Wesleyan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

IWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to IWU.

Admission Information for Applying to IWU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.iwu.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.iwu.edu/admissions/applications/
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor

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