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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,500
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Marion, Indiana, IWU-Marion is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that IWU-Marion is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, IWU-Marion emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

IWU-Marion boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,960

Cost of attendance at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,960

Cost of attendance at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received on average $18,320 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,320
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 147 26% $4,775 $701,911
Other Federal Grant 327 58% $3,056 $999,411
State Grant/Scholarships 146 26% $7,168 $1,046,589
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 567 100% $14,712 $8,341,694
Total Grant & Scholarships 567 100% $18,320 $10,387,694

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion students is 71.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.8%.

71.2%

  • asian 62.5% 5 students
  • African American 42.9% 9 students
  • white 73.4% 433 students
  • unknown 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 65.4% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 67.9% 19 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-States Football Association
  • Baseball Crossroads League
  • Basketball Crossroads League
  • Track and Cross Country Crossroads League

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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