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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

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Marion, Indiana 46953-4974

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Known for health sciences

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a private institution in Marion with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1074, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,986 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,069.

Established
1920
Motto
Character. Scholarship. Leadership.
Mascot
Wesley the Wildcat
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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82%Acceptance
1074SAT Avg
1,927Students
12:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$59,986Earnings 10yr
$23,069Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1074

Reading & WritingMid: 555
490600
MathMid: 540
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1928

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1074

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,168
Room & Board$10,554
Books & Supplies$1,384
Total Cost of Attendance$42,951
Average Net Price$23,069
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,803
$30–48K$18,267
$48–75K$18,962
$75–110K$23,495
$110K+$27,229

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,069

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,335

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (125)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,927
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.3%
Freshman Retention78.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,329
8 Years$59,093
10 Years$59,986

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,000
Men
$64,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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