Outcomes at IWU
Graduation Rate
79.48%
Retention Rate
82.00%
The graduation rate at Illinois Wesleyan University is 79.48% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 337 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 424 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 90.80%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Illinois Wesleyan University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Illinois Wesleyan University. 337 students have completed. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 86 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 424 | 424 |
| Completers | 337 (79.48%) | 337 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.24%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 86 (20.28%) | 86 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 319 students have completed in 4 years and additional 16 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 319 (75.24%) |
153 (72.51%) |
166 (77.93%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 16 (3.77%) |
7 (3.32%) |
9 (4.23%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 2 (0.47%) |
1 (0.47%) |
1 (0.47%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79.48% (337/424) | 76.30% (161/211) | 82.63% (176/213) |
| Asian | 88.46% (23/26) | 80.00% (8/10) | 93.75% (15/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 77.78% (21/27) | 75.00% (9/12) | 80.00% (12/15) |
| Hispanic | 75.61% (31/41) | 76.19% (16/21) | 75.00% (15/20) |
| White | 79.40% (239/301) | 76.28% (119/156) | 82.76% (120/145) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |