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:
82%
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
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. | $32,352 |
| 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. | $32,352 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,868 |
| 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. 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.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,595
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,397
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,860
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7048
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,397
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
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.
81%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,015
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
79%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,983
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,001
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
3035
Students Applied
82%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
108
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
61%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1100
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
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
2,207
Total Number of Undergrads
2,079
0
100
62%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
10
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
23
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
REVIEWS
All ReviewsLaura's Review
from Springfield, OH
Brandi's Review
from Maria Stein, OH
Dutchboy's Review
Similar Colleges
West Lafayette, IN
Bourbonnais, IL
Anderson, IN
Muncie, IN
Mishawaka, IN
Winona Lake, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Terre Haute, IN
Bloomington, IN
Upland, IN
Cedarville, OH
