Indiana Wesleyan University Marion

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Marion, IN
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#6 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,204

Location Marion, Indiana
Website indwes.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Wesleyan

Best Colleges Rank

#239

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Indiana Wesleyan University occupies a 350-acre campus in Marion, Indiana, located approximately 60 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Established in 1920 as Marion College and renamed in 1988, IWU operates as an evangelical Christian institution affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. The university features a mix of contemporary and traditional architecture, with modern academic buildings and residential facilities spread across its suburban campus. IWU has developed a strong reputation for its nursing, business, and education programs, while also maintaining a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students and maintains satellite locations throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio for its extensive adult and online education programs.

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Ratings

IWU is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Indiana Wesleyan University Marion within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1180
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/28
GPA 3.61

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 17%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,352

Costs for Indiana Wesleyan University Marion
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$32,352
Books and Supplies		$1,384
Other Fees		$248
Room and Board		$10,868
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,016
Total One Year Cost		$46,868

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

70% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion are Business, Health Professions, and Theology and Religious Vvocations. 56% of students major in Business, 22% in Health Professions, and 3% in Theology and Religious Vvocations.