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Address: 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana 46953-4974
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Phone Number: (765) 674-6901
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Website: www.indwes.edu
About
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a Christian, private not-for-profit university affiliated by the Wesleyan Church. The university was established in Marion within a few miles of the Indiana Conference headquarters, Fairmont. In 1988, Marion College was renamed as Indiana Wesleyan University.
The university was founded by the trustees of the Indiana Conference of The Wesleyan Methodist Church in the year 1920 as Marion College in order to provide education in liberal arts and professional courses.
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IWU acceptance rate is 74%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 14:1. The graduation rate is 65%.
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The number of students enrolled in various courses at the university is 3,040 which includes 2,727 full-time and 313 part-time students.
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The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has institutionally accredited Indiana Wesleyan University to provide postsecondary and higher education.
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The University Library, known as Lewis A. Jackson Library is available for the students who are pursuing their courses on campus.
Online Education at IWU
The university offers over 90 programs in Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate levels as well as Certificate programs in a number of areas of study to those students who are not able to pursue an education in a traditional college or university.
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A number of online facilities are provided in order to help the students get a quality education at their pace. The students are given the opportunity to educate themselves at the time of convenience.
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Students are provided with the online library facility with a librarian always available.
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Some of the academic majors available are Accounting, Management, Nursing, Political Science, Finance, Marketing, Writing, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, and Computer Science.
Reviews
The following are the reviews based on the views of the students.
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The university has a student-friendly environment.
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Professors are helpful and understanding.
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The campus and infrastructure is very good and
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The university helps students to grow spiritually as well as academically.
Overview
Institution Type |
(4 Years) Private Not-For-Profit |
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Headquartered at |
Marion, Indiana |
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FAFSA/Federal School Code |
001822 |
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Institutional Accreditation |
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Religious Affiliation |
Wesleyan |
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Historically Black College or University |
No |
Data Source: www.indwes.edu, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS, Federal Student Aid, CHEA.
Statistics
| Student Faculty Ratio | 14: 1 | |
| Total Population | 3,040 | |
| Student Population | Full Time: 2,727 | Part Time: 313 |
| Gender Division | Male: 34 % | Female: 66 % |
Graduation Rate
Male: 60 %
Female: 68 %
Total Graduation Rate: 65 %
Graduation rate with bachelors degree completed
Race & Ethnicity
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
Majors and Online Programs
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) offers 116 online programs across 20 Majors
Accounting
Offering 2 programs accross 2 degrees
Business Management
Offering 26 programs accross 6 degrees
Criminal Justice
Offering 3 programs accross 3 degrees
Nursing
Offering 14 programs accross 5 degrees
Public Administration
Offering 2 programs accross 1 degrees
Health Science
Offering 4 programs accross 3 degrees
Education
Offering 19 programs accross 6 degrees
Human Services
Offering 4 programs accross 3 degrees
Literature
Offering 2 programs accross 1 degrees
Psychology
Offering 4 programs accross 3 degrees
Behavioral Sciences
Offering 4 programs accross 2 degrees
Theology
Offering 21 programs accross 5 degrees
Law
Offering 2 programs accross 1 degrees
Biology
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Science
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Exercise Science
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Interdisciplinary Studies
Offering 3 programs accross 3 degrees
Computer Science
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Media Studies
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Information Technology
Offering 1 programs accross 1 degrees
Admissions
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Acceptance Rate is 74%
| Total Applicants | 3,323 |
| Total Applicants Admitted | 2,455 |
| Applicants Enrolled | 683 |
| Full time Applicants Enrolled | 683 |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | Required |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2016.
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 395 | |
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 449 | |
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 58% | |
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 66% | |
| SAT Math | 530 average | 470 - 590 range |
| SAT Critical Reading | 535 average | 470 - 600 range |
| SAT Writing | 515 average | 460 - 570 range |
| ACT Composite | 24 average | 21 - 27 range |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS for Fall 2015-2016.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The students of the university are provided with a number of financial aid opportunities in order to support them to meet their educational expenses.
Students receive financial assistance through scholarships, grants, and loans. In order to be eligible to be a recipient of financial aids, the students must fill up the FAFSA form. Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) federal school code is 001822.
Following are some of the financial aid programs available for the students.
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The Federal Aids provided by the university include Pell Grant, Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Direct Subsidized Loan and many more.
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The State Aid awarded include Frank O'Bannon Award, Kentucky Tuition Grant, Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG), and Kentucky National Guard Tuition Award Program.
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The Institutional Aid includes Wesleyan Ministerial Loan and William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship.
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Military Aid such as Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program is offered.
Federal Aid
| Federal Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Pell Grant | $4,418 | Undergraduate. U.S Citizen or an Eligible Non- Citizen | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | $1,217 | Undergraduate. U.S Citizen or an Eligible Non- Citizen | June 30th, 2019 |
| TEACH Grant | $1,217 | Undergraduate or Graduate. 3.25 CGPA. | June 30th, 2019 |
| Federal Loans | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Direct Subsidized Loan | $5,771 | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2019 |
| Direct Unsubsidized loan | $5,771 | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2019 |
| Direct PLUS Loans | $7,162 | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time | June 30th, 2019 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
State Grants and Scholarships
| State Grants | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Frank O'Bannon Award | $6,369 | Undergraduate. Indiana Residents. | April 15th, 2019 |
| Kentucky Tuition Grant | Varies | Kentucky Residents. Undergraduate. | March 15th, 2019 |
| Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) | $6,369 | Ohio Residents. Undergraduate. | October 1st, 2019 |
| Kentucky National Guard Tuition Award Program | $6,369 | Kentucky Resident. Demonstrate Financial Need. | October 1st, 2019 |
Data Source: www.indwes.edu, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Scholarships and Grants
| Institutional Loans | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Wesleyan Ministerial Loan | Varies | U.S citizen or an eligible noncitizen Enrolled at least half-time Junior and senior students enrolled in an approved ordination track at Wesleyan colleges Enrolled for graduate theological training up to the completion of a Master of Divinity degree program or its equivalent | Varies |
| Institutional Scholarships | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship | Varies | Minority student Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen First-time undergraduate At least GPA 2.0 | Varies |
Data Source: www.indwes.edu, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Military and Veteran Benefits
| Military Financial Aid | Award per year | Eligibilty | Application Deadline |
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| Post 9/11 GI Bill | $17,565 | Honorably Discharged from the military. Served 30 days after Sep10,2001 Undergraduate students | Varies |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | Varies | Eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post 9/11 GI Bill Must not be on active duty or a spouse transferee of an active duty member | Varies |
Data Source: www.indwes.edu, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
Federal Aid based on family income
| Family Income | Average Federal Aid per year |
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| Under $30,000 | $15,026 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,386 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,608 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,888 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,356 |
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
| Federal, State or Institutional Aid Awarded | Percent | Avg Amount per year |
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| Undergraduate students awarded Pell grants | 27% | $4,132 |
| Federal, State or Institutional aid awarded for Full-time, first-time undergraduates | 89% | $16,539 |
| Federal Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 28% | $4,291 |
| Institutional Grant awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 88% | $14,023 |
| Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 56% | $7,248 |
| Federal Students Loans awarded for full-time, first-time undergraduates | 55% | $5,712 |
| Average aid awarded as grant or scholarship | $ 19,519 |
Data Source: www.indwes.edu, U.S. Department of Education - IPEDS survey data for 2016 - 2017.
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