Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bloomington (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 170 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 