Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $44,776. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,352 |
| Housing & meals | $10,554 |
| Books & supplies | $1,384 |
| Personal & travel | $2,084 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,598 |
| Total cost of attendance | $44,776 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
IWU net price compared with other Indiana colleges
IWU has the 31st-lowest average net price of 45 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Hanover College | $21,829 | 67% | $53,957 |
| 28 | DePauw University | $22,264 | 75% | $70,527 |
| 29 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph | $22,451 | 23% | $46,945 |
| 30 | Franklin College | $22,855 | 60% | $55,376 |
| 31 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $22,866 | 67% | $59,986 |
| 32 | Indiana Institute of Technology | $23,206 | 48% | $47,327 |
| 33 | Marian University | $24,018 | 67% | $58,759 |
| 34 | Wabash College | $24,336 | 77% | $69,952 |
| 35 | Earlham College | $24,714 | 69% | $50,797 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Indiana colleges →
Why IWU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | $22,866 | 67% | $59,986 | This school |
| Valparaiso University | 89% | $18,578 | 70% | $63,191 | |
| Trine University | 85% | $25,355 | 64% | $57,165 | |
| Marian University | 95% | $24,018 | 67% | $58,759 | |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | 82% | $19,932 | 69% | $45,411 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion would cost you $4,288 more per year than Valparaiso University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$16,098).
- Valparaiso University gives aided families $17,949 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | IWU | VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,352 | $48,450 | −$16,098 |
| Books & supplies | $1,384 | $1,200 | +$184 |
| Housing & meals | $10,554 | $13,306 | −$2,752 |
| Personal & travel | $2,084 | $1,620 | +$464 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,598 | −$6,139 | +$4,541 |
| Sticker price | $44,776 | $58,437 | −$13,661 |
| Average grants | −$21,910 | −$39,859 | +$17,949 |
| You pay | $22,866 | $18,578 | +$4,288 |
“+” means IWU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
IWU cost questions
How much is tuition at IWU?
Tuition and fees are $32,352 a year.
What is the total cost of attending IWU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $44,776 a year.
What do families actually pay at IWU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,866 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,793; $48–75k pay $18,313; $110k+ pay $27,265.
How much debt do IWU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,335, and 5.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion overview