A liberal arts college named, Illinois Wesleyan University, is located in Bloomington, IL. Illinois Wesleyan University occupies a total area of about 82 acres. Illinois Wesleyan University was founded in the year 1850. Illinois Wesleyan University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Scientia et Sapientia (Latin) and its official colors are green, white. At Illinois Wesleyan University, the total enrolment stands at 1,629. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 175 faculty. Around 100% of the students are 24 and under at Illinois Wesleyan University. Shedding some light on gender distribution at IWU, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 170 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Andy Dick (Television director, Comedian), Phill Wilson (Social activist), Glen Gray (Bandleader), and Colin Egglesfield (Entrepreneur, Model). Illinois Wesleyan University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III – CCIW. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. A total of 33 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by IWU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). Illinois Wesleyan University has around $206 million (2019) in endowment.
