Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

There is a unique energy at Indiana Wesleyan University—a combination of innovation, purpose and faith—and it takes just one visit to experience it for yourself. IWU students discover their God-given individuality and life calling, and develop in character, scholarship and leadership. IWU students are out to change the world.

Students exploring the 80+ undergraduate and 30+ graduate degrees at IWU experience a uniquely engaging academic experience. The curricular innovation, hands-on learning experiences, undergraduate student research with faculty, and culture of professors mentoring students is captured in our ranking of #11 Best Christian Colleges & Universities in America – 2022 Edsmart.org

Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$21,827
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1100

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$21,827
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$31,168
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,168
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,554
Books and Supplies
$1384
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
92%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,194
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,746
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,010

 

Students receiving state aid
22%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6358
Students receiving federal aid
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,746
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$27,338
$30k - $48k
$27,845
$48k - $75k
$24,655
$75k - $110k
$21,750
$110k+
$16,169
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,026,604
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$14,003,919

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,623
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,224
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$228
Students receiving federal loans
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,172
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,238

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Wesleyan
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
87%
Acceptance Rate
3946
Students Applied
82%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
108
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
60%
20%
Submitting ACT
46%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1100
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
590
Reading
25th
490
75th
600
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
46%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
11%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
30
Top 25%
57
Top 50%
88

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 765-677-6507
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,603
Total Number of Undergrads
2,236
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
83

Faculty Overview

0
100
78%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Residency
In-State Students
60%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
10
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
4%
White
81%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
23
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
83%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
82%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
red and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Total Male Athletes
266
Total Female Athletes
219
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,200
Top 5 Cities
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ivy Tech Community College
Humana
Eli Lilly and Company
Indiana University Health
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Education
Ministry
Business
Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,224
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$228
I have learned very much from my time at IWU. I am a Christian Worship major with an emphasis in Media, which basically means I'm training to become a media leader within the the Church. Many of my classes, especially Media Scriptwriting, Radio Production, Intro. to Worship, and many others have taught me a lot about producing media in the Christian world. Something specific that I've seen with my major and minor over my time here is the importance of communication. Worship as its core is the communication of the story of God to His people. With that same thought, I've learned to be purposeful and intentional in everything that I create, to craft my work so the message of God shines through with clarity and ultimately points back to Him. It's such a God thing I have learned this idea about communication and worship coming together like this.
Randall from Goode, VA
Their professors are so nice and make you feel at home. They make you feel comfortable in the classroom and strive to know every student's name. In the lunch room, one of the professors in line ahead of me asked me my name and what I thought about the campus, which meant a lot to me!
Angelica from Avon, IN
The atmosphere on campus is so welcoming! There is so much to do and I have felt really at home. It is amazing with how much the environment resembles a family!
Jessica from Sheridan, MI
This is an amazing place. I feel very lucky to be able to study here. My professor' s are very accommodating.
Dutchboy
Even though I struggled my first semester of college, I learned more than I ever have before. The class I most struggled in, Anatomy and Physiology, was probably the hardest class I have ever taken, but I learned a lot. Even though I didn't receive the grade I wanted to get, I did learn quite a lot about the material.
Nicholas from Noblesville, IN
Both academically and spiritually. The professors tend to put themselves out there to make sure the students are actually learning and understanding what is being taught. And if you are in need of some spiritual advice or guidance, you will find many of the profs willing to listen and help.
Mandi from Cedar Springs, MI
I have only completed a single semester at IWU and I feel that the knowledge I have received, thus far, has been very helpful. However, it has been better in the sense of personal development than professional skills learned. I feel more aware of what I believe, but not necessarily more prepared to enter the job market. I hope that this will change as my academic career here continues.
Paul from West Lafayette, IN
Excited to apply!
I feel more at home at IWU than I do in my own house with my parents. The people at this school are the most authentic, kindest, and fun people you will ever meet. Just being on the campus, you can feel God's favor for the people who embody faithfulness, self control, gentleness, and love in every area.
Laura from Springfield, OH
Indiana Wesleyan is a high academic Christian centered campus. I value the professors, students, and everyone here on campus. I have learned so much already my first semester here.
Brandi from Maria Stein, OH