IWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,512

Cost of attendance at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,512

Cost of attendance at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Illinois Wesleyan University was $30,610. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at IWU

IWU net price calculator

$30,610

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of IWU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$30,610	$1,935 (6%)	$19,523	$20,640	$23,050	$27,952	$34,642
2021	$32,545	$3,633 (13%)	$19,286	$20,876	$31,095	$33,351	$41,079
2020	$28,912	$2,264 (7%)	$18,570	$19,857	$23,309	$27,302	$33,174
2019	$31,176	$1,029 (3%)	$18,304	$20,015	$23,460	$28,230	$33,973
2018	$30,147	$1,080 (3%)	$17,323	$19,975	$22,639	$28,194	$32,772
2017	$31,227	$182	$18,303	$19,164	$24,434	$28,283	$33,318
2016	$31,409	$3,413 (12%)	$19,107	$19,453	$24,763	$27,171	$32,945
2015	$27,996	$48	$16,296	$20,172	$21,055	$26,167	$31,184
2014	$28,044	--	$19,342	$17,989	$24,025	$28,090	$32,008

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Illinois Wesleyan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$67,124	$1,448 (2%)	$52,512	$13,812	$800
2021	$65,676	$2,376 (4%)	$51,336	$13,540	$800
2020	$63,300	$2,280 (4%)	$49,488	$13,012	$800
2019	$61,020	$2,190 (4%)	$47,636	$12,584	$800
2018	$58,830	$2,110 (4%)	$45,856	$12,174	$800
2017	$56,720	$2,034 (4%)	$44,142	$11,778	$800
2016	$54,686	$1,996 (4%)	$42,490	$11,396	$800
2015	$52,690	$2,338 (5%)	$40,844	$11,046	$800
2014	$50,352	$1,830 (4%)	$39,316	$10,236	$800
2013	$48,522	--	$37,954	$9,768	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does IWU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,308 dormitories available to its students at $7,584 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at IWU is $843 per month.
Does IWU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at IWU for one academic year is $4,528, which works out to $503 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: IWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, IWU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,700

If living off-campus, with family: $1,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,700
How much is IWU application fees?: IWU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: IWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Illinois Wesleyan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,635	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,635	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Illinois Wesleyan University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Illinois Wesleyan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,528	$7,584	N/A	0	1,308
2021	$4,426	$7,414	N/A	0	1,349
2020	$4,266	$7,146	N/A	0	1,349
2019	$4,106	$6,878	N/A	0	1,345
2018	$3,952	$6,622	N/A	19	1,214
2017	$3,804	$6,374	N/A	19	1,220
2016	$3,662	$6,134	N/A	19	1,229

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Illinois Wesleyan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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