Indiana Wesleyan University Description:
Indiana Wesleyan University's 345-acre main campus is located in Marion, Indiana, midway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The university also has regional education centers throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. As the name suggests, Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered university affiliated with the Wesleyan Church. The university has seen remarkable growth in recent decades, in a large part because of the expansion of professional programs. Among undergraduates, business and nursing are by far the most popular fields of study. On the athletic front, the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats compete in the NAIA Mid-Central College Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 73%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.52
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 590
- SAT Math: 480 / 590
- SAT Writing: 460 / 580
- ACT Composite: 21 / 26
- ACT English: 21 / 28
- ACT Math: 20 / 26
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 15,872 (11,161 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 35% Male / 65% Female
- 89% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $23,164
- Books: $1,388 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,412
- Other Expenses: $1,974
- Total Cost: $33,938
Indiana Wesleyan University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 91%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 76%
- Loans: 83%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $9,492
- Loans: $7,680
Scholarships for Indiana Wesleyan (powered by Cappex.com)
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Nursing
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 56%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 70%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Indiana Wesleyan University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.indwes.edu/About/Quick-Facts/
"Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership."
