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- School Code: 169600
- Phone: (217) 333-1000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
60.80%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,438Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Music Degree
The music program at Illinois Wesleyan University prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer music degrees.
The Music program at Illinois Wesleyan University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation since 1929.
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Illinois Wesleyan University
601 E John Street, Champaign, IL
IWU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Bloomington, IL, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at IWU is nearly 2,100 yearly.
Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Visual And Performing Arts
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 25 to 30 on the ACT, or 1130 to 1410 on the SAT exam. Illinois Wesleyan University accepts around 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, around 25 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $40,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,800. Some students at Illinois Wesleyan University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for IWU is the "Titans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.iwu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Illinois Wesleyan University offers a bachelor's degree program in music.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Music program at Illinois Wesleyan University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Singers
Description
Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Illinois Wesleyan University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Illinois Wesleyan University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Illinois Wesleyan University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Track and Field (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball