Indiana Wesleyan University Marion campus

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IWU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at IWU are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Indiana Wesleyan University Marion students
Race Percent of Students
White
73%
Black
19%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
0%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 50% more female students than male students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University Marion with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IWU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Indiana Wesleyan University Marion students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for Indiana Wesleyan University Marion students
Gender Number of Students
Men
882
Women
1,322

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 33%

IWU draws 67 percent of students from Indiana, 32 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Indiana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Indiana Wesleyan University Marion students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
67%
Out of State
32%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$62,930 per year

32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,204
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 65.3%
Part-time undergraduates 9.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151801.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026