Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953-4974
765-674-6901
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a private, four-year university located in Marion, Indiana. Founded in 1920 as Marion College, the school offers more than 80 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate programs in business, education, nursing, and theology. The university is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, and its campus includes several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university is also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion as the #1 Regional College in the Midwest and the #3 Best Value School in the Midwest. The university was also ranked as the #5 Most Innovative Regional College in the Midwest.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an enrollment of approximately 3,700 students, most of whom are undergraduates. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1, and the average class size is 20. The university offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, career counseling, and tutoring.
The university’s athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Wildcats are members of the Mid-Central College Conference (MCC) and have won numerous conference and national championships.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students for lives of leadership and service. The university’s mission is to “develop Christ-like character in students and prepare them for lives of service to God and humanity.”
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 3108
Acceptance Rate: 91.47%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.indwes.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.indwes.edu/Financial-Aid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $40670
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $40670
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $152372.66. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. For graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, we saw an average early-career income of $44800.00 and mid-career income of $64200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.