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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Admission at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is close to open (88.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $59,986 median earnings below before the application.
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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion anchors the college town of Marion, IN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Wesleyan affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $84,157 four years out. 27.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,974 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1180 — below the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received 3,035 applications and admitted 2,495 (82.2%), with 500 enrolling.
You can apply to Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 970 and 1180; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion compares
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.9% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,352 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,986 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion: $59,986 median at year ten, versus $52,071 across Indiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $32,352 regardless of where you're from. At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,974 — Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
66.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,157 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,533 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $73,742 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $71,669 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $70,907 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,007 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,767 |
| Marketing | $64,077 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $64,036 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,898 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $53,497 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,784 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,629 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $50,790 |
| Social Work | $50,351 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,661 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,578 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,729 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $45,693 |
| Human Services, General | $44,155 |
| Psychology, General | $43,781 |
Median earnings for these 22 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,986 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1180 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's acceptance rate?
82.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,495 admitted from 3,035 applicants.
How much does Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion cost?
At Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, published tuition is $32,352 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,986 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Marian University — 95.5% admitted
- Indiana University-Kokomo — 86.5% admitted
- University of Southern Indiana — 95.8% admitted
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne — 96% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.