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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Teaching Programs

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marion, IN. A Distant Town provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Rankings

IWU is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 89	State — Indiana
Overall Quality	#114 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#670 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

Contact information for IWU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953-4974
Phone:	7656746901
Website:	www.indwes.edu/
Admissions:	www.indwes.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.indwes.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/

How Do I Get Into IWU?

You can apply to IWU online at: www.indwes.edu/admissions/campus/apply

IWU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for IWU

Here’s what IWU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into IWU?

IWU admits 89%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

57% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at IWU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 480 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 960 to 1180. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at IWU ranged between 19 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at IWU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,555	1,370	88%
Women	2,206	1,975	90%

Can I Afford Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

The average net price after aid at IWU is $23,069. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,104
In-State Fees	$248
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,104
Out-of-State Fees	$248
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,352
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,352

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at IWU receive some form of financial aid (497 students).

Approximately 92% of students at IWU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,751 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,075.

Student Loan Debt

71% of IWU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,145 per year.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 429 students enrolled at IWU. IWU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,927 undergraduate students at IWU, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	107
Hispanic	94
White	1,566
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	28

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at IWU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	382
Ohio	61
Michigan	54
Illinois	14
New York	11

Additionally, approximately 1.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Graduate Student Diversity

128 of IWU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at IWU, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	7
Hispanic	2
White	99
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	6

Online Learning at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

IWU delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

286 undergraduate students at IWU took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 3 students took at least one online class and 6 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

The following teaching majors are available at IWU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	30	—	—	30
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	24	—	—	24
Special Education and Teaching	15	—	—	15
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	1	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

IWU offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

IWU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.