by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Illinois Wesleyan University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Illinois Wesleyan University came in at $57,704 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $204; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,500 |
| Fees | $204 |
| Total | $57,704 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Illinois Wesleyan University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Illinois Wesleyan University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Illinois Wesleyan University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Illinois Wesleyan University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,308 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,610 |
| One Year Ago | $55,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $57,500 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Illinois Wesleyan has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 3.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $59,783 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.19%, putting next year’s cost near $59,547.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $59,547 |
| In 2 Years | $61,448 |
| In 3 Years | $63,410 |
| In 4 Years | $65,435 |
| In 5 Years | $67,524 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $249,840.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Illinois Wesleyan University, visit the Illinois Wesleyan University Financial Aid page.
