Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,782 full time undergraduate students, and 258 full time graduate students.
The Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 279 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
73%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
920-1170
ACT Range
21-27
Admissions at IWU are considered Selective, with ,58% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 21 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 57% were in the top quarter, and 26% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
49%
“We know about current events and vote”
49%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
2%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
4%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
35%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
26%
“They keep regular office hours”
68%
“They”re always available”
87%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
2%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
75%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
66%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
32%
“There might be people who do”
2%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
49%
“We know about current events and vote”
49%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
2%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
4%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
35%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
26%
“They keep regular office hours”
68%
“They”re always available”
87%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
2%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
177 Students rated on-campus housing 4.3 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
111 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
178 Students rated campus food 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
186 Students rated campus facilities 4.7 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
186 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
187 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
186 Students rated local services 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
185 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
58 Students rated Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Soaring - 08/06/2024
The IWU-Marion campus is beautiful, with well-maintained grounds and modern facilities. There's a real sense of community here; everyone, from the staff to the students, is friendly and welcoming. The campus is small enough to feel intimate but large enough to offer plenty of opportunities. The academic programs at IWU are top-notch. The professors are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely care about their students' success. Classes are engaging, and the curriculum is designed to challenge you and help you grow personally and professionally. There's a good mix of majors and minors, so you can find something that fits your interests and career goals. There's always something happening on campus. There's no shortage of things to do, from club meetings and sports events to concerts and guest lectures. The student organizations are active and diverse, providing plenty of opportunities to get involved and make new friends. As a Christian university, IWU integrates faith into all aspects of campus life. This creates a supportive environment where you can grow spiritually while pursuing your academic goals. There are regular chapel services, Bible studies, and other faith-based activities that help strengthen your relationship with God. IWU offers excellent support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources. The staff is always ready to help you navigate any challenges you might face at the university.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a fantastic place to study, grow, and prepare for your future. The combination of a solid academic program, a supportive community, and a vibrant campus life makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a well-rounded college experience.
Caitilin - 08/02/2024
IWU felt like home and it is a very safe and friendly environment on campus. IWU has amazing facilities and an even more amazing campus life, sports/athletics and education. If you are looking for a smaller, religious, science and engineering based university then IWU is the place for you.
Patrick - 04/30/2023
My opinions on Indiana Wesleyan University are that it seems like an amazing college/university, so much so that i am even planning to go for my studies and possibly become a professional pilot. The campus is nice and the dorms of which i was entertained to were very lovely and relatively spacious. The libarary also seemed quaint, quiet, and a sweet place to relax and in general, study. Inside of the student center there is not only food, but also a movie theatre in the middle of the building. The people there seemed kind, unobnoxious. They all stayed within their own business or groups' business while i was attending for my visit at the campus to see how it would be to stay there and do my classes. IWU has a large recreational center, at least in my opinion, having two gym sections, a basketball court, and a swimming pool. Outside on the grass in some area which i cannot remember of, perhaps between the dorms, there is a sand volleyball area for playing volleyball like it should be played. Not only that, another fun part of the recreational activities is that they have a "campus golf", the game being golf likely with clubs. The game as i was told, is done indoors with a tennis ball and when they play the game they set down some holes and greens if i remember correctly, so that seems extremely fun. I would say that Indiana Wesleyan University would be a nice place to stay at and go to, and i would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to go. In fact, another reason why i recommend it is due to them adding a professional pilot program to their classes. That is the class that i'll be taking, and i just simply recommend the school.
Hailey - 04/29/2020
I loved the professors I got to meet. They made my visit to the University so compelling because they were passionate about their subjects, excited to meet and talk with me, and helpful in giving me the information I needed. The grounds were also very nice; there was lots of vegetation outside and it was neat and nice-looking inside. My experience in chapel was great; I appreciate that those planning my visit made that part of my time at the University. If I could change anything, I would like to have heard more about student bible studies, small groups, and other ministry organizations there.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 73%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I could go back in time and talk to myself in my senior year of high school I would stress the most how important it is to be confident with yourself and try new things. The transition to college for me was rough because I was a bookworm. I was afraid to make friends even though I wanted to becasue I thought it would get in the way of my work. I was isolated and that led to developement problems within myself and my identity. People aren't going to bite you and you will never know what will happen until you try. It is important to reach out of your comfort zone and make good relationships with people so that when times get rough you have a support group. Don't isolate, congregate! That is the motto I would give my high school self when she was on the edge of entering the college world.
The best thing about my school is the faculty. The professors at Indiana Wesleyan University, along with being well established in their fields of study, make themselves available to students outside of the classroom. Whether it is getting coffee at the local coffee shop or spending long hours working through calculus, professors at my school have a desire not only for their students to succeed in the class room but also in life. From custodians, cafeteria workers, to upper administration faculty at Indiana Wesleyan University have made going to college a great experience.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my school is probably that it has so little diversity. The number of racially diverse has increased this adademic school year, but the great majority of the school consists of white, middle to upper-middle class students from conservative backgrounds. I would love to see more students of different races and countries around the world. It would also be better if students and faculty were open to more discussion about new, original ideas and views that are not consistent with the perspectives of the majority.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
What I brag most about Indiana Wesleyan University is that it is a community that wants the students to be in a safe environment for learning and to grow spiritually among others that want to help. It is a great school where everyone is friendly and really want to make a difference in their career.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
89% of students
attending Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion receive some sort of financial aid.
28% were awarded federal grants.
While 55% received federal loans.
Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
