C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Marion, Indiana 46953
🌐 https://www.indwes.edu/
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion — acceptance rate 82%, tuition $31,168
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion — acceptance rate 82%, tuition $31,168
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion campus, Marion, IN
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion campus, Marion, IN. Photo: Cameron Davis, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,207
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,986
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,329
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
66.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,082
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
27.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,557$84,157-5%#558 of 966#404$19,271
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,880$75,533+11%#228 of 1176#127$30,973
Management Information Systems and Services$66,258$73,742-11%#119 of 166#99$28,125
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$48,225$71,669+13%#35 of 178#19$26,563
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences—$70,907+14%#14 of 64#8$20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$55,562$70,007-16%#345 of 452#283$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$57,029$67,767-11%#526 of 796#448$26,562
Marketing$50,703$64,077-8%#316 of 516#234$25,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services$50,341$64,036+9%#95 of 275#75$28,369
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$40,706$60,898+21%#13 of 59#9$28,646
Human Resources Management and Services$56,752————$41,807
Bible/Biblical Studies$46,674$53,497+20%#5 of 35#5$31,740
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,763$52,784-1%#236 of 476#153$20,627
Criminal Justice and Corrections$43,448$52,629-5%#417 of 660#311$26,563
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$50,790-28%#236 of 253#213—
Social Work$36,722$50,351-3%#258 of 420#181$29,688
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$36,739$49,750-9%#421 of 610#345—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$42,099$48,661-5%#231 of 345#189$24,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,318$47,578+0%#357 of 680#282$22,830
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$40,426$45,729-12%#38 of 50#34$25,370
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$19,836$45,693+6%#11 of 29#5$21,250
Human Services$37,366$44,155-9%#69 of 94#57$25,668
Psychology$35,039$43,781-14%#851 of 1027#736$23,978
Biology$36,161————$21,875
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$34,418————$24,131

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $107,570
  • Avg rent near campus: $969/mo — vs ~$594/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46953 (7.0% cap, Marion)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $31,168 $31,168
Room $5,346
Board $5,208
Total Cost (On-Campus) $45,190 $45,190

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
81%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,207
Total Students
62%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 5%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 85%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
Tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $31,168 for in-state students and $31,168 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
The graduation rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion a good school?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has a total enrollment of 2,207 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology