More selective than 19% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
61% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose IWU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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IWU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, IWU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 600 |
| SAT math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1180 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
IWU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 480–600 | 480–580 | 19–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 490–600 | 480–580 | 19–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is IWU compared with other Indiana colleges?
IWU has the 35th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
| 32 | Trine University | 85% | 64% | $25,355 |
| 33 | Ball State University | 86% | 62% | $14,940 |
| 34 | Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | 46% | $3,968 |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | 67% | $22,866 |
| 36 | Valparaiso University | 89% | 70% | $18,578 |
| 37 | Union Bible College | 91% | 50% | $10,110 |
| 38 | Marian University-Ancilla | 92% | — | $19,463 |
| 39 | Marian University | 95% | 67% | $24,018 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at IWU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
IWU admissions questions
What is the IWU acceptance rate?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,495 of 3,035 applicants were admitted.
Does IWU require the SAT or ACT?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 61% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for IWU?
The middle 50% of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion enrolled first-year students scored 960–1180 on the SAT and 19–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at IWU?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (500 of 2,495).
Is IWU getting harder to get into?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion overview