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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, Indiana · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$51,329

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

67%

Annual Tuition

$31,168

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion earn a median of $59,986 ten years after entry — 11% above the national median. Acceptance rate 82.2%, average SAT score 1082, in-state tuition $31,168.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,927

Retention Rate

79%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

72%

Median Debt

$24,250

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,082

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

480–600

SAT Math (middle 50%)

480–580

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–28

Institution Overview

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,927. The university has an acceptance rate of 82.2% and a retention rate of 78.8%. The graduation rate is 66.5%. The in-state tuition is $31,168, and 71.8% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $55,743. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,329, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $59,986. The median debt for students is $24,250.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$56k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$60k

10 YEARS

Top 29% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion graduates earn a median salary of $55,743. Five years after graduation, the median salary decreases to $51,329. However, ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $59,986. The median debt for graduates is $24,250, and 71.8% of students receive financial aid.

The university has an acceptance rate of 82.2% and a graduation rate of 66.5%. The retention rate is 78.8%. The in-state tuition cost is $31,168. The total student population is 1,927.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 127 / yr
Median Salary $109,674

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $46,182

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $44,983

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $38,272

Social Work

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $56,583

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $82,615

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $43,763

Psychology, General

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $35,039

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $41,318

Marketing

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $50,703

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $79,290

Biology, General

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $36,161

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $56,519

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $61,799

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $36,739

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $42,099

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $60,690

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 10 / yr
Median Salary $48,225

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $43,050

Theological and Ministerial Studies

Graduates 8 / yr
Median Salary $57,119

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

Graduates 3 / yr
Median Salary $51,013

Bible/Biblical Studies

Graduates 1 / yr
Median Salary $46,674

Human Services, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $37,366

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $49,463

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Campus Location

Marion, Indiana

Marion, IN 46953-4974

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is located in Marion, Indiana. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an acceptance rate of 82.2%.