68%

Acceptance Rate

$17,281

Avg.Financial Aid

001822

FAFSA Code

About Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

3,188

Website

https://www.indwes.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Wesleyan

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

Location & Contact

Address

4201 South Washington Street

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 7656746901
Fax: 7656776514
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Rankings

The rankings for the university is provided based on the performance of the university in the previous academic year by the US News

  • 25 in Regional Universities Midwest

  • 14 in Best Undergraduate Teaching

  • 78 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

68%

SAT Range

1010 - 1220

ACT Range

21 - 26

Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

Recommended

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 Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$20,342

Average Annual Cost

$26,630

Books And Supplies

$1,384

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$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 The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

79%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

52%

Male Professors

48%

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 Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

29%

Full-time

91%

Part-time

9%

Students Gender

Male

35%

US National: 44%

Female

65%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

84% White

2% Unknown

3% Black

4% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

1% Non Resident alien

2% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

43%

Out Of State

56%

In State

1%

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

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,768 per year for living on campus. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at IWUM costs around $4,240 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 36% and 64%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$43,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$49,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$16,063

$37,625

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$167 - 390

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$17,281

Students Receiving Federal Grants

33%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,403

Students Receiving State Aid

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,445

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

96%

Average Aid Per Year

$13,759

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the 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. 

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