Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,184

3.25% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,827

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.06%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

91.5%

2,942 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,108

84.7% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

71.1%

465 Graduates

About

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a higher education institution located in Grant County, IN. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion were Registered Nursing (127 degrees awarded), General Psychology (35 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (27 degrees).

In 2020, 786 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (648 degrees), 18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $28,184, which is $5,654 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $28,184, which is $5,654 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,827.

In 2020, 92% of undergraduate students attending Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,184

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was $28,184. The cost of tuition at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is $5,654 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$21,827

2020 Value

0.962%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,827. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion grew by 0.962%.

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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

$7,900

Room and Board

$1,384

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was of $7,900 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,384. The cost of room and board increased by 1.86% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2019, when 91% 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.

5.06%

2018 Default Rate

291

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was 5.06%, which represents 291 out of the 5750 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 2,942 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 32.6% annual decline. Out of those 2,942 applicants, 2,691 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,108 students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2020, and 80% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,691

Accepted Out of 2,942

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was 91.5% (2,691 admissions from 2,942 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 67%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −32.6%, while admissions declined by −7.94%.

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

SAT Scores

80%

Submission Percentage

451

Scores Submitted

80% of enrolled first-time students at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 3,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 2,632 students and the part-time enrollment is 476. This means that 84.7% 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 82.3% White, 5.41% Black or African American, 4.09% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.129% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,108 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 2,632 and the part-time enrollment is 476. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

81%

2020 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
2,559
Black or African American
168
Hispanic or Latino
127

The enrolled student population at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 82.3% White, 5.41% Black or African American, 4.09% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% Two or More Races, 1.71% Asian, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.129% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 55 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 286 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 (648 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is Registered Nursing (127 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (35 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (27 degrees).

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 (66 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), and Education (103 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 (1,737,068 people), Secondary school teachers (398,551 people), Physicians (386,091 people), Education administrators (269,906 people), and Postsecondary teachers (215,543 people).

The most specialized majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are Theology (66 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (38 degrees), Education (103 degrees), Biology (44 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

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, Aerospace engineers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Podiatrists

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 (2,817,355 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (563,518 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (469,288 people), Offices of physicians (199,818 people), and Religious organizations (169,761 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

Registered Nursing
127 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
35 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
27 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was Registered Nursing with 127 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

250

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

536

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 250 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, which is 0.466 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (536).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in General Finance, which is 6.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 110 degrees were awarded to women at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in Registered Nursing, which is 6.47 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 54% 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, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
648 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
36 degrees awarded
Unknown
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is white (648 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (36 degrees).

3.69% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
439 degrees awarded
White Male
209 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is white female (439 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (209 degrees).

Operations

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an endowment valued at nearly $201M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $−NaNM (−1.74%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion had a total salary expenditure of $174M. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion employs 118 Assistant professors, 82 Associate professors, and 81 Professors. Most academics at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are Female Assistant professors (77), Male Professors(55), and Male Associate professors (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are: Management, with 358 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 193 employees, and Service with 52 employees.

Endowment

$201M

2020 Endowment

1.52%

decline from 2019

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has an endowment valued at about $201M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion declined 1.52% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $162M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.03M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion received $6.03M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$33.8M

2020 Salaries

6.05%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion paid a median of $33.8M in salaries, which represents 19.5% of their overall expenditure ($174M) and a 6.05% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.71% growth from 2018 and a 6.04% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.2M

Instructional Salaries

283

Number of Employees

In 2020, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion paid a total of $19.2M to 283 employees working as instructors, which represents 56.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

358 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion were Assistant professor with 118 employees; Associate professor with 82 employees; and Associate professor with 81 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion were Management with 358 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 193 employees; and Service with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion was Female Assistant professor with 77 employees, Male Professor with 55 employees, and Male Associate professor with 43 employees.

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