About Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,188
Website
https://www.indwes.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Wesleyan
On Campus Housing
Yes
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.
The student-faculty ratio is 14:1 with the graduation rate is 65%.
The institution has a student population of 3,188 enrolled for various online and offline programs
The university provides online education mainly for working professionals in 90 programs in associate, bachelor's, master, and doctorate programs as well as various certificate courses.
Some of the academic majors include Accounting, Management, Nursing, Political Science, Finance, Marketing, Writing, Journalism, and Criminal Justice.
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has institutionally accredited Indiana Wesleyan University to provide post-secondary and higher education.
Rankings
The rankings for the university is provided based on the performance of the university in the previous academic year by the US News
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25 in Regional Universities Midwest
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14 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
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78 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1010 - 1220
ACT Range
21 - 26
Application Fee
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
The admissions process is simple and is easy for all the students while it varies based on the program and degree a student chooses.
Taking into consideration of the acceptance rate of the institution, it seems that a student can get into without any problem.
To complete the admission process the university asks for the senior secondary GPA, secondary school record, and admission of test scores such as SAT or ACT. All the documents along with the official transcripts must be sent to the institution on or before the deadline.
In order to be eligible, a candidate must hold SAT range of 1010-1200 and ACT of 21-26.
For any more information about the admissions, we suggest you follow the official website or click the link below.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,342
Average Annual Cost
$26,630
Books And Supplies
$1,384
Room And Board
$8,480
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,084
Total One Year Cost
$38,578
From the table above, it is clear that the university tuition and fees at the IWU are less when compared to any other universities in the locality.
The average annual cost and the net price to attend Indian Wesleyan University in 2020-2012 are $20,342 and $26,630.
In addition to the above cost, the following are the expenses that you'll have to consider when attending.
Books & Supplies - $1,384
Room & Board - $8,480
Budget for other expenses - $2,084
On the whole, the total one year cost at the university comes to about $38,578.
Click here to follow the official website and stay updated with any small changes in the dates and costs.
For more information about the cost of attendance, cost per credit, and more, visit our tuition page by clicking below.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
79%
Part-Time Retention Rate
67%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
142 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
69 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
61 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
46 Graduates
Social Work
45 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
38 Graduates
Psychology, General
37 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
25 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
24 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
21 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
20 Graduates
Biology, General
19 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
19 Graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related S...
19 Graduates
Religious/Sacred Music
18 Graduates
Marketing
17 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
16 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
16 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
15 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
13 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
11 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
11 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
10 Graduates
Music
9 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
9 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
8 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
8 Graduates
Political Science and Government
8 Graduates
Religious Education
8 Graduates
Teaching English or French as a Sec...
8 Graduates
Economics
7 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
7 Graduates
Intercultural/Multicultural and Div...
7 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...
6 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
5 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
5 Graduates
Mathematics
5 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
5 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
4 Graduates
International/Global Studies
4 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
3 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
3 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
3 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
3 Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies
2 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
2 Graduates
History
2 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
2 Graduates
Journalism
2 Graduates
Physics
2 Graduates
Computer Programming
1 Graduates
Philosophy and Religious Studies, O...
1 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
1 Graduates
Theology and Religious Vocations, O...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,853
Socio-Economic Diversity
29%
Part-time
9%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$62,930 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 88% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
88%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$4,240/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,240/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,240/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
red and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Total Male Athletes
128
Total Female Athletes
147
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$49,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$167 - 390
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$17,281
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,403
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,445
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$13,759
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$23,086
$30K - $48K
$22,569
$48K - $75K
$20,086
$75K - $110K
$15,932
> $110K
$11,925
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$37,257,002
The students of the university are provided with a number of financial aid opportunities in order to support them to meet their educational expenses. The university doesn't want anyone to stop their education for their financial problems.
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 first and receive their SAR.
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) federal school code is 001822.
Following are some of the financial aid programs available for the students.
Gift Aid - $17,281
Federal Grants - $4,403
State Aid - $7,445
Institutional Grants - $13,759
Indiana Wesleyan University Financial Aid Office
A student can contact the official website or the financial aid administration center on 866-468-6498. A student can follow the university or our financial aid page to stay up to date about the financial aid.
