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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Town · 1,974 students
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$22,866
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$59,986
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
89%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the flagship residential campus in Marion, Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University is a premier Christian liberal arts institution best known for its intentional integration of faith and academic scholarship. Undergraduate students thrive in highly regarded academic divisions, most notably the top-tier School of Nursing, the DeVoe School of Business, and state-of-the-art pre-medical and science programs housed in the modern Ott Hall. Campus life is characterized by a vibrant, close-knit spiritual community featuring thrice-weekly chapel services, robust service-learning opportunities, and competitive NAIA athletics. A defining hallmark of the IWU experience is its unique "Life Calling" program, which provides students with dedicated counseling and mentorship to help them align their career aspirations with their personal values and purpose.

Location
Marion, IN, 46953-4974 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
65 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$32,352
Housing & food (on campus)$10,868
Books & supplies$1,384
Cost of attendance$49,412
Average net price$22,866
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,352
Housing & food (on campus)$10,868
Books & supplies$1,384
Cost of attendance$49,412
Average net price$22,866
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.indwes.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,058
Books & supplies$1,384
Personal expenses$1,522
Transportation$512
Total published by the school$49,412
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,793
$30–48k
$14,896
$48–75k
$18,313
$75–110k
$22,336
$110k+
$27,265
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
69% graduated · 19% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$51,329
10 yrs after entry$59,986
Debt
Median at graduation$24,250
Monthly payment$257
Middle 50% owe$6k–$25k
90th percentile$35,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1082
R 480–600 · M 480–580
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 19–28 · E 19–25 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 960–1180
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$35,007
Independent
78%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
31.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$51,329
After 10 yrs
$59,986
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing108
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities38
Marketing37
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30
Psychology, General29
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences25
Finance and Financial Management Services25
Biology, General21
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas20
Social Work19
Theological and Ministerial Studies14
Special Education and Teaching13
International/Globalization Studies12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$289M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$8,247/mo
Teaching spend
$15,953
per student
Federal loans
71%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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