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Indiana Wesleyan University

Private
Suburban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 88.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹30,38,888Out-of-state
Students: 1,974Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 12Student to faculty

About

Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a private evangelical Christian university headquartered in Marion, Indiana, and affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. It is the largest private university in Indiana.
The university system includes IWU Marion, where about 2,000 undergraduate students are enrolled in traditional programs on the main campus in Marion and IWU National and Global which consists of 12,000 adult learners who study online or onsite at 15 education centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. In addition, 700 graduate students are currently enrolled at Wesley Seminary.
IWU offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and 57 graduate degrees including nine doctoral degrees. Its students represent more than 80 Christian denominations and come from 11 countries.

Admissions planning estimate

88.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 82.21%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 82.2% (2,495/3,035; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88.9%admitted

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,880

Offered a place 3,566

Enrolled 565

15.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1180

4001600

ACT composite19-28

136

What a year costs

₹41,89,743 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹30,38,888
Housing₹10,20,853
Books & supplies₹1,30,002

Sticker price ₹41,89,743

After aid (average) ₹21,47,849

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹30,38,888

Out-of-state ₹30,38,888

Average aid awarded: ₹10,43,397 a year.

Outcomes and support

82.9%

Retention

66.7%

Graduation

74%

Get financial aid

68%

From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 81.6%

African American 5.5%

Hispanic 5%

Multiracial 2.4%

Asian 2.3%

Unknown 1.3%

Native American 0.2%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	bachelor
Bible/Biblical Studies	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	bachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Computer Programming	bachelor
Computer Software and Media Applications	bachelor
Criminal Justice and Corrections	bachelor
Design and Applied Arts	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Economics	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
Finance and Financial Management Services	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Services	bachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	bachelor
History	bachelor
Hospitality Administration/Management	bachelor
Human Resources Management and Services	bachelor
Human Services, General	bachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies	bachelor
International Relations and National Security Studies	bachelor
International/Globalization Studies	bachelor
Journalism	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Management Information Systems and Services	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	bachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	bachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other	bachelor
Physics	bachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	bachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	bachelor
Religion/Religious Studies	bachelor
Religious Education	bachelor
Religious Music and Worship	bachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Social Sciences, General	bachelor
Social Work	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	bachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studies	bachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other	bachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, General	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.94%

Total Applicants3880

Admitted Applicants3566

Enrolled Applicants565

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementRequired

Recommendations RequiredNot required

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960

SAT Composite 75th %1180

ACT Composite 25th %19

ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹30,38,888

Out-of-State Tuition₹30,38,888

Average Housing Cost₹10,20,853

Books & Supplies₹1,30,002

Average Net Price₹21,47,849

Students Receiving Aid74%

Average Aid Awarded₹10,43,397

Out-of-State Students68%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.52%

Asian2.33%

Hispanic4.96%

White81.61%

Multiracial2.43%

Native American0.15%

Pacific Islander0.1%

International1.57%

Unknown Race1.32%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate

School SettingSuburban

Years4

Graduation Rate66.71%

Retention Rate82.9%

Student/Faculty Ratio12:1

Total Undergraduates1974

Contact

Street Address4201 S Washington St

ZIP Code46953

Phone(765) 677-6507

Websitehttps://www.indwes.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/