PrivateTownIndiana Wesleyan University-Marion
IWU
Marion, Indiana 46953-4974
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Wildcats
History & Fun Facts
- •History IWU's campus was known first as Marion Normal College (1890–1912) and then as Marion Normal Institute (1912–1918).
- •In 1918, the Marion Normal Institute relocated to Muncie, Indiana, and merged with the Indiana Normal Institute.
- •So from 1918 to 1919 the conference raised $100,000 to endow the school, moved the Fairmount Bible School to Marion, and added a new teacher education program to become Marion College.
- •The actual year of incorporation was 1919; however, the first classes were not offered until the fall of 1920, which became the official year of inception.
- •A Master of Arts in Theology was begun in 1924 and offered continuously until 1950.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1074
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,335
Programs (125)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average