Paying for Illinois Wesleyan University

2024 Tuition & Fee	$55,704 3.51%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) is $55,704 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.

100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $34,689. It could cover 62.27% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $36,445 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

IWU's 4-year tuition is $233,952, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $298,448.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Illinois Wesleyan University is $55,704. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.51% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $57,660 , a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

IWU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$53,814	$14,118
2023-2024	$55,704	$14,630
Change % 2023-2024	3.51%	3.63%
2024-2025	$57,660	$15,161

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at IWU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,734.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,675
	2023-2024	$1,734
	2024-2025	$1,795

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,630. The Living costs increased by 3.63% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The IWU's 2024 on-campus COA is $71,134 and off-campus COA is $71,134.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At IWU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$55,704
Room & Board	$12,930	$12,930
Personal Expenses	$1,700	$1,700
Books & Supplies	$800
Cost of Attendance	$71,134	$71,134

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

IWU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at IWU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at IWU is $233,952.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

IWU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$56,796	$57,909	$59,045	$60,202	$233,952
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$57,909	$59,045	$60,202	$61,382	$238,538
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$59,045	$60,202	$61,382	$62,586	$243,215
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$60,202	$61,382	$62,586	$63,813	$247,983
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$61,382	$62,586	$63,813	$65,063	$252,844

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $298,448.

IWU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$72,499	$73,889	$75,307	$76,753	$298,448
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$73,889	$75,307	$76,753	$78,227	$304,176
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$75,307	$76,753	$78,227	$79,729	$310,016
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$76,753	$78,227	$79,729	$81,260	$315,968
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$78,227	$79,729	$81,260	$82,821	$322,036

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $159,692.

IWU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$37,810	$39,200	$40,618	$42,064	$159,692
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$39,200	$40,618	$42,064	$43,538	$165,420
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$40,618	$42,064	$43,538	$45,040	$171,260
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$42,064	$43,538	$45,040	$46,571	$177,212
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$43,538	$45,040	$46,571	$48,132	$183,280

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Illinois Wesleyan University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to IWU
	In-State	Out-of-State
Illinois Wesleyan University	$55,704
Northwestern University	$65,997
DePaul University	$44,174
University of Chicago	$65,619
Loyola University Chicago	$51,716
National Louis University	$14,601