Indiana Wesleyan University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Indiana Wesleyan University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

86.7%

Admission Difficulty for Indiana Wesleyan University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at IWU is 86.7%. Its admission rate is the 37th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into IWU and can you get accepted?

Indiana Wesleyan University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,422 out of the 3,946 who applied were admitted.

Indiana Wesleyan University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into IWU?

87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Indiana Wesleyan University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.61 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1100 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

IWU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.61

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana Wesleyan University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into IWU are to have around a 3.61 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IWU accepts 87% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at IWU is 3.61 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #13 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since IWU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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IWU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 46% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1000-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT

46%

SAT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	490
Math 25th Percentile	510
Composite 25th Percentile	1000

SAT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	600
Math 75th Percentile	590
Composite 75th Percentile	1190
Average SAT Score	1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Indiana Wesleyan University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at IWU is 1100 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1190. Students who get into Indiana Wesleyan University score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. IWU ranks #24 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1100 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. IWU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1000, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Indiana Wesleyan University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1095, you have around a 87% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

Indiana Wesleyan University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1190 and Above	Good	>93%
1095 to 1190	Avg +	87%-93%
1000 to 1095	Avg -	78%-87%
905 to 1000	Reach	65%-78%
Less than 905	Low	<65%

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IWU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

20%

ACT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	18
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for Indiana Wesleyan University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	27
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into IWU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to IWU is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 27. The school ranks #17 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Indiana Wesleyan University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Indiana Wesleyan University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into IWU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 87% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 27 ACT score.

Indiana Wesleyan University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>93%
24 to 27	Avg +	87%-93%
21 to 24	Avg -	78%-87%
18 to 21	Reach	65%-78%
Less than 18	Low	<65%

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High School Class Rank

57% of Indiana Wesleyan University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana Wesleyan University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	30%
Top 25% of class	57%
Top 50% of class	88%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Indiana Wesleyan University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,462	1,484	3,946
Accepted	2,136	1,286	3,422
Acceptance Rate	87%	87%	87%
Enrolled	364	216	580
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	17%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana Wesleyan University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana Wesleyan University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana Wesleyan University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Indiana Wesleyan University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.61 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1100 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.