Illinois Wesleyan University

Pros: Brilliant faculty; good focus on critical thinking
Cons: I had a mediocre Shakespeare experience

The intro page for IWU on this site lists the sciences as being of particular value, so I feel obligated to assure readers that the more liberal arts are also thriving at this school. Although I'd like to focus specifically on the English department, I...

Pros: None.
Cons: Everything. Get away from this place!

I attended Illinois Wesleyan in the '98-'99 school year.

I wish to God that I could have taken it back.

Illinois Wesleyan was the worst possible choice I could have made for my college career.

I chose the school out of...

Pros: High quality education, friendly atmosphere, and beautiful campus
Cons: Too small, situated in a small town, and not enough diversity

I'm an international at Illinois Wesleyan, with an Economics major. I transferred here last Fall from Malaysia, so technically, I've only been here for about 2 semesters.

Illinois Wesleyan is a very small school, probably smaller than some of...

Pros: Great faculty; lots of "personal attention"
Cons: You'll see more than you'd like to of the Financial Aid/Business/Registrar's Office

...get out of Central Illinois. Otherwise, feel free to give Illinois Wesleyan University a shot. Come visit the campus, take the tour. They'll tell you many wonderful things about IWU, and most of them are true. Among them are:
• the low...

Pros: Beautiful campus, Great community, Excellent Academics
Cons: Expensive, Selective

When I say "Can I go back now" what I am referring to is all of the outstanding changes that IWU has gone through SINCE my graduation. There are so many things to say when focusing on a school, so expect to see more reviews in specific areas...

Pros: great academics, clubs, activities, pretty campus, safe, wonderful community, no lecture classes, small
Cons: not incredibly diverse

For 6 years I have been fortunate enough to have access to the facilities at Illinois Wesleyan University. For anyone who has never seen this small and underrated school, it will shock you. I dont believe any building on the campus is over 6 years old,...

Pros: Caring faculty with great facilities. Social, academic and athletic life all great.
Cons: Cost.

After spending four years at IWU, I cannot say enough good things about it. I found opportunities and relationships at IWU that I would have never been able to experience at a mega-school like the University of Illinois.

As a history major I...

Pros: Large rooms, strategic location
Cons: Roaches and other undesirable creatures

Overall, I find IWU to be the most beautiful campus I've ever seen. However, there's one building that does not belong in the picturesque surroundings. Anna Gulick Hall, the residence hall I'm currently housed in, is not what I call the best place to...

Pros: nice campus
Cons: extremely high tuition; just our opinion, you do not get what you pay for.

Think twice before sending your kid to this school. - they ask for a $250 admission fee upon acceptance to the school. -expect to get your first tuition bill due on June 30, followed by one every month. In other words, you get locked in early. - the ...