Illinois Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
8%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Illinois Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.1%(1,050)
Hispanic
9.5%(139)
African American
7.7%(112)
Asian
7.5%(109)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
2.3%(33)
Unknown
0.6%(9)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment1,527
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Illinois Wesleyan University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Illinois Wesleyan University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.0%(783)
Women
48.5%(744)
Other
0.5%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men783

51% of total enrollment

Women744

49% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Illinois Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Illinois Wesleyan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.7%(293)
Out-of-State
15.2%(58)
International
8.1%(31)

Regional Representation

In-State293

77% of student body

Out-of-State58

15% of student body

International31

8% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age