Indiana Wesleyan University Marion campus

IWU Admission Requirements

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IWU Admission Overview

IWU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year IWU admitted 88.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-) and SAT 960-1180 / ACT 19-28. IWU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IWU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IWU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.9%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The IWU acceptance rate is 88.9%. Last year, 3,345 of 3,761 applicants were admitted. That is the 37th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

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

IWU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion typically attracts "A-" 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.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IWU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.61

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at IWU typically have around a 3.61 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. IWU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #13 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

IWU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

57%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 480
Composite 960

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 580
Composite 1180

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at IWU typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 960–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. IWU ranks #24 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1180

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

IWU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1180+	Above 75th	>94%
1070 to 1180	Avg +	89%-94%
960 to 1070	Avg -	81%-89%
Below 960	Below mid-50	<81%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IWU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at IWU typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IWU places #22 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to IWU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>94%
23 to 28	Avg +	89%-94%
19 to 23	Avg -	82%-89%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<82%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

57% of Indiana Wesleyan University Marion 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 Marion 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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,206	1,555	3,761
Accepted	1,975	1,370	3,345
Acceptance Rate	90%	88%	89%
Enrolled	329	238	567
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	17%	17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

IWU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025