A Helping Hand

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to diversifying and internationalizing both the campus and curriculum. The International Office supports this effort through International Advising. We actively guide and support international students and scholars from admissions through post-graduate planning. Providing a welcome and inclusive environment, IWU values the distinctive contribution of our international students. Academic rigor with the intimate support of a small university equips you with the perfect environment for success.

International Student Admission Requirements

International applicants are eligible for non-binding Early Action, which requires all application materials to be submitted by November 15th. There is no application fee. The preferred international application deadline for the fall semester is March 15th.

Application Materials

Official, verified copies of test scores, transcripts, and English proficiency results must be sent by the test agency or by a school counselor/official to: international@iwu.edu. Illinois Wesleyan does not accept these materials directly from students.

Students interested in admission to Illinois Wesleyan University must submit:

• IWU Application or Common Application (there is no fee or preference for either application)
• Official copies of your academic records from all secondary schools and colleges in which you are currently enrolled or have previously attended. Transcripts should include the most recent 3 years of grades. Academic records need to be in English and notarized.
• English Proficiency Exam. IELTS , TOEFL , GTEC , or Duolingo English Test  scores are accepted. IWU accepts MyBest scores for the TOEFL, in addition to TOEFL scores from a single test date. Minimum test scores are required for admission: IELTS 6.5 band score, TOEFL score of 80 iBT (Internet-based), Duolingo English Test score of 105. Scores more than two years old will not be accepted. English proficiency exam waivers are available to eligible applicants upon request.
• Essay
• One Letter of Recommendation in English from a teacher or counselor who can attest to your academic and English language abilities in terms of reading comprehension, listening, and speaking.
• Family Financial Statement . IWU practices a need-sensitive admissions policy for international students. Upon meeting the required financial contribution of $13,755 USD per year, applications are evaluated without further consideration of ability to pay (need-blind).
• Photocopy of your passport in .jpg or .pdf format should be emailed to: international@iwu.edu . Please notify us if you do not have a current passport. This will not delay consideration of your application for admission.
• Standardized Test Scores.  Submit ONE of the following:  SAT ,  ACT , 3 AP exam scores, 3 IB exams or IB Diploma (on track for the diploma), and 3 A-Level exams. We do not require any SAT Subject Tests.
• OR
• Personal Interview (for test optional).
  • International students whose first or native language is not English are still required to submit either the TOEFL or IELTS.

Fine Arts Applicants

• Audition Materials can be submitted online if you are applying to the School of Music or School of Theatre Arts
• Portfolio may be uploaded as part of your admissions application if you are applying for the School of Art

Official copies of test score reports should be sent directly to Illinois Wesleyan by the respective testing agencies. However, if a copy is mailed or emailed, it must be certified by a school official as an official copy of the original.

All supportive documentation should be sent to:

Assistant Director for International Admissions
Illinois Wesleyan University
1211 Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701 U.S.A.
309-556-3031
international@iwu.edu

illinois wesleyan university tuition for international students

To qualify for a student visa, international students must prove adequate financial support for their first year of study. Students must also demonstrate a reasonable expectation of continued support for the duration of their academic programs. Therefore, the university must consider the students’ ability to finance their education when evaluating international applications. It is in the applicant’s best interest to be honest about his or her family’s ability to pay, including the exact amount the family is able to contribute to an Illinois Wesleyan education. 

The projected budget for an international student to attend Illinois Wesleyan University for the  2021-22 academic year  is as follows: