# Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (IWU)

Private nonprofit college in Marion, IN. IPEDS ID 151801.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-wesleyan-university-marion · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/indiana-wesleyan-university-marion.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,866 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 69% of IN colleges and 73% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,986; beats 81% of IN colleges and 70% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,335

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,793 |
| 30-48k | $14,896 |
| 48-75k | $18,313 |
| 75-110k | $22,336 |
| 110k+ | $27,265 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.13 years on average (58% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,986 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,793 | $81,745 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,896 | $61,520 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $18,313 | $75,633 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,336 | $92,248 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $27,265 | $112,604 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,776
- Tuition and fees: $32,352
- Housing and meals: $10,554; books: $1,384

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 480–600; SAT math: 480–580; ACT: 19–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,035 applicants, 2,495 admitted, 500 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 19–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 82%, ACT 19–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (64 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,557 | $84,157 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $58,880 | $75,533 | $42,138 |
| Management Information Systems | $66,258 | $73,742 | $42,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $48,225 | $71,669 | $32,082 |
| Physiology | not reported | $70,907 | $24,613 |
| Finance | $55,562 | $70,007 | $26,628 |
| Accounting | $57,029 | $67,767 | $38,935 |
| Marketing | $50,703 | $64,077 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $50,341 | $64,036 | $41,995 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $40,706 | $60,898 | $38,759 |
| Bible Studies | $46,674 | $53,497 | $38,685 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,763 | $52,784 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $43,448 | $52,629 | $33,938 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $50,790 | not reported |
| Social Work | $36,722 | $50,351 | $41,903 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,739 | $49,750 | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,099 | $48,661 | $24,875 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,318 | $47,578 | $24,739 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,426 | $45,729 | $44,811 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $19,836 | $45,693 | $22,104 |
| Human Services | $37,366 | $44,155 | $40,228 |
| Psychology | $35,039 | $43,781 | $24,188 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $36,161 | not reported | $22,875 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $34,418 | not reported | $25,606 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | $56,752 | not reported | $51,703 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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