Illinois Wesleyan University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Illinois Wesleyan University?

Illinois Wesleyan is a private university with the same published undergraduate tuition for Illinois residents and students from other states. In the 2024-25 cost data, full-time tuition was $57,500 and required fees were $204. Typical room and board charges added $13,618, while the listed allowance for books and supplies was $800.

• Full-time tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $57,704.
• Typical room and board, 2024-25: $13,618.
• Listed books and supplies, 2024-25: $800.

Together, those listed amounts total $72,122 for the academic year, before transportation, personal expenses or other costs that may appear in an official cost-of-attendance budget. They are published charges and estimates, not a prediction of what a particular student will pay. Students comparing offers should use figures from the same academic year and avoid adding a room-and-board figure twice if it is already included in a total budget.

Grants can substantially change the price. The reported average grant award to undergraduate recipients was $38,601, but an average award is not a standard discount for every student. Reported average net price also varied by family income: it was $19,057 for the lowest stated income band and $37,104 for families above $110,000. Net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after loans, which must generally be repaid.

Eligible students may seek federal grants, Illinois state assistance and university scholarships, along with federal loans. The FAFSA is central to determining eligibility for many forms of aid; applicants should check Illinois Wesleyan's current aid deadlines and any separate scholarship requirements. The reported share of students with loans was 63%, a useful reminder to compare aid offers by separating grants from borrowing.

What are the work-study opportunities at Illinois Wesleyan University?

Illinois Wesleyan students can look for part-time student employment, including positions on campus. Federal Work-Study is a need-based form of aid that can help an eligible student obtain a job; it is not a grant paid out automatically.

Students generally must file the FAFSA to be considered for Federal Work-Study. An award does not guarantee a position, and wages are typically earned through hours worked. Other campus jobs may have different eligibility rules and may be available without a Work-Study award. Applicants should check current openings, pay rates, weekly-hour expectations and whether a position fits their class schedule.

The university's career center also offers individual career planning, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events and alumni networking. Those services can help students pursue internships and work related to a major, but an internship is not required of every Illinois Wesleyan undergraduate.