Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football
Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) · Bloomington, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football coaches
Coaches at Illinois Wesleyan University who recruit Women's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Illinois Wesleyan University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- iwusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.
- Location
- Bloomington, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- iwu.edu
About Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Melissa Valenzuela, the Head Flag Football Coach, leads the Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Football as a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Illinois Wesleyan University is a small private school in Bloomington, Illinois with 1,582 undergraduates, a 39% acceptance rate and an average net price of $31,310 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Melissa Valenzuela, the Head Flag Football Coach and Andrae Rimmer Sr., the Assistant Flag Football Coach. Illinois Wesleyan University has 4 coaches for Women's Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Melissa can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Illinois Wesleyan University typically score 1120–1340 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Illinois Wesleyan University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach MelissaHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Illinois Wesleyan University D3?
Yes. Illinois Wesleyan University competes in NCAA Division III Women's Football, in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Is Illinois Wesleyan University public or private?
Illinois Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit school in Bloomington, Illinois.
What conference is Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football in?
The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Does Illinois Wesleyan University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Football?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football have?
4 coaches, led by Melissa Valenzuela, the Head Flag Football Coach.
Who is the head coach of Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football?
Melissa Valenzuela is the Head Flag Football Coach.
When can Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Illinois Wesleyan University cost?
In-state tuition is $57,500 and out-of-state tuition is $57,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,310.
What is the Illinois Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
39% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Illinois Wesleyan University?
Admitted students typically score 1120–1340 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Illinois Wesleyan University Women's Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.