Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,960

2.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,098

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.95%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

91.9%

3,880 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,862

83.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.9%

484 Graduates

About

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a higher education institution located in Grant County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion were Registered Nursing (157 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (38 degrees), and Social Work (28 degrees).

In 2021, 866 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (705 degrees), 16.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $28,960, which is $5,776 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $28,960, which is $5,776 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,098.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,960

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was $28,960. The cost of tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $5,776 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,098

2021 Value

1.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,098. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion grew by 1.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,119

Room and Board

$1,196

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was of $8,119 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.77% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,196. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 13.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.09% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.95%

2019 Default Rate

112

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was 1.95%, which represents 112 out of the 5736 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received 3,880 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 31.9% annual growth. Out of those 3,880 applicants, 3,566 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,862 students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2021. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,566

Accepted Out of 3,880

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was 91.9% (3,566 admissions from 3,880 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 31.9%, while admissions grew by 32.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage (2021)

293

Scores Submitted (2021)

52% of enrolled first-time students at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion had a total enrollment of 2,862 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 2,398 students and the part-time enrollment is 464. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.3% White, 6.04% Black or African American, 3.91% Hispanic or Latino, 3.25% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0349% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.7%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Male (3.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.1%), followed by White Male (21%) and Black or African American Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,862 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 2,398 and the part-time enrollment is 464. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,326 enrolled students
Black or African American
173 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
112 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 81.3% White, 6.04% Black or African American, 3.91% Hispanic or Latino, 3.25% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0349% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 64 students (2.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 354 more women than men received degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is white (705 degrees awarded). There were 16.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is Registered Nursing (157 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (38 degrees) and Social Work (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (75 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (50 degrees), and EDUCATION. (138 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,657,998 people), Secondary school teachers (440,364 people), Physicians (395,089 people), Education administrators (275,436 people), and Postsecondary teachers (218,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (75 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (50 degrees), EDUCATION. (138 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (7 degrees), and Biology (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (75 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (50 degrees), EDUCATION. (138 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (7 degrees), and Biology (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are Elementary & secondary schools (2,824,260 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (576,921 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (484,421 people), Offices of physicians (206,619 people), and Religious organizations (167,919 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
157 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
38 degrees awarded
Social Work
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was Registered Nursing with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

610

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (610).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in Pastoral Studies & Counseling, which is 1.63 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in Registered Nursing, which is 11.1 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 61% of students graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is Female and White (76.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
705 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is white (705 degrees awarded). There were 16.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

2.66% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
488 degrees awarded
White Male
217 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is white female (488 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (217 degrees).

Operations

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an endowment valued at nearly $269M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 68.7M (25.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion had a total salary expenditure of 172M. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion employs 104 Assistant professors, 82 Professors and 81 Associate professors. Most academics at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are Female Assistant professor (72), Male Professor (52), and Male Associate professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are: Management, with 295 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 159 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 126 employees.

Endowment

$269M

2021 Endowment

33.3%

growth from 2020

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an endowment valued at about $269M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion grew 33.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $218M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$33M

2021 Salaries

2.22%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion paid a median of $33M in salaries, which represents 19.2% of their overall expenditure ($172M) and a 2.22% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.7M

Instructional Salaries

269

Number of Employees

In 2021, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion paid a total of $18.7M to 269 employees working as instructors, which represents 56.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

104 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

295 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion were Assistant professor with 104 employees, Professor with 82 employees, and Associate professor with 81 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion were Management with 295 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 159 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 126 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was Female Assistant professor with 72 employees, Male Professor with 52 employees, and Male Associate professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion.