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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Private nonprofit 4-year · Marion, Indiana · 1,974 undergradsWesleyanTest-optional

Campus of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Photo: Cameron Davis, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission9 in 10 get in89% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$22,440a year · sticker $46,326
Graduation rate
68%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$65,692median per year · debt $23,375
Report card how grades work
B+Overall value
B-Cost
B-Price for low incomes
A-Graduation
B+Earnings

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Marion, Indiana with 1,974 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, costs an average of $22,440 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion acceptance rate and admissions

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
960 to 1180
4001600
ACT composite
19 to 28
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 480 to 600, math 480 to 580). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$33,314
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$11,196
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$46,326
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$22,440

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,440 a year after grants and scholarships, $23,886 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$16,378
$30,001 to $48,000$13,662
$48,001 to $75,000$17,466
$75,001 to $110,000$19,864
Over $110,000$28,799

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion graduation rate, earnings and debt

68%
finished within 6 years
83%
came back for year two
38%
get a Pell Grant
  • 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $65,692 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $23,375 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion$65,692
Indiana median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,112
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion$23,375
Indiana median$23,375
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 36% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion majors and what graduates earn

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion awarded bachelor's degrees in 56 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($84,157).

Nursing$84,157
Business administration$75,533
Public relations and advertising$71,669
Physiology$70,907
Finance$70,007
Accounting$67,767
Marketing$64,077
Liberal arts and general studies$52,784
All 56 majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing88$81,154$84,157$16,625
Business administration45$59,704$75,533$26,029
Public relations and advertising2$51,754$71,669n/a
Physiology18n/a$70,907$24,031
Finance29$54,566$70,007$19,500
Accounting18$60,413$67,767$25,096
Marketing12$52,608$64,077$18,473
Liberal arts and general studies46$41,640$52,784$19,586
Criminal justice16$48,275$52,629$25,000
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)1n/a$50,790n/a
Social work33$44,274$50,351$29,750
Kinesiology and exercise science11$39,714$49,750$23,000
Teacher education by subject24$47,051$48,661$27,000
Teacher education by grade level30$44,715$47,578$27,000
Mental health counseling1$40,910$45,729$30,616
Pastoral ministry23$33,735$45,693$23,555
Psychology39$35,351$43,781$24,853
Divinity and ministry16n/an/an/a
Special education15$47,265n/a$26,000
Biology14$38,073n/a$23,250
Physical and occupational therapy11n/an/an/a
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs10n/an/an/a
Music7n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts6n/an/an/a
Computer Software and Media Applications5n/an/an/a
English5n/an/an/a
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5n/an/an/a
Political science5n/an/an/a
Economics4n/an/an/a
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology3n/an/an/a
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other3n/an/an/a
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other3n/an/an/a
Chemistry3n/an/an/a
Radio, TV and digital media2n/an/an/a
Computer and information sciences2n/an/an/a
Romance languages2n/an/an/a
International/Globalization Studies2n/an/an/a
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies2n/an/an/a
Religious Music and Worship2n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design2n/an/an/a
Environmental science1n/an/an/a
Communication1$43,768n/an/a
Journalism1n/an/an/a
Computer Programming1n/an/an/a
Teaching English as a second language1n/an/an/a
Mathematics1n/an/an/a
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management1n/an/an/a
Religious Education1n/an/an/a
Physics1n/an/an/a
Social Sciences, General1n/an/an/a
Theater1n/an/an/a
Film and photography1n/an/an/a
Medical lab science1n/an/an/a
History1n/an/an/a
International relations0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

4 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 4 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Physical and occupational therapyProfessional doctorate31n/an/a
Social workMaster's17$54,360$38,013
Pastoral ministryMaster's9$44,219n/a
Religious studiesMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 1,974 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 60% women, 40% men
  • 12 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: distant town
  • Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $33,314. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,440 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 480 to 600 in reading and writing and 480 to 580 in math, and 19 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?

68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $65,692 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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