Illinois Wesleyan University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Illinois Wesleyan University has seen a decline in its overall acceptance rate, dropping from 61.9% in 2015 to 39.3% for the application year 2024, with a significant increase in applicants from 3,744 to 9,558 during this period. The acceptance rate for 2023 was 45.2% with 6,128 applicants, while the 2022 rate was 42.2% from 4,408 applicants. This illustrates a competitive trend, as the number of applicants has surged over recent years, with a noticeable decrease in acceptance rates, reflecting the growing selectivity of the university.