Applying to IWU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
82.01% 1,070
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's acceptance rate is 82.01% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,035 students applied and 2,489 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into IWU.
IWU's acceptance rate places 24th out of 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,070 and the ACT score is 21 at IWU. IWU's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to IWU, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is 82.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.01%. 1,187 men and 1,848 women applied to IWU and 950 men and 1,552 women students were accepted.
Among them, 200 men and 295 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at IWU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at IWU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,0351,1871,84800
Admitted2,4899501,55200
Enrolled49820029500
Acceptance Rate 82.01%80.03%83.98%--
Yield 20.01%21.05%19.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 304 students (61% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 69 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at IWU.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 19 at IWU. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at IWU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total97010701180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490540600
SAT Math480530580
ACT Composite192128
ACT Math172125
ACT English182225
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at IWU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
IWU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to IWU.
Admission Information for Applying to IWU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.indwes.edu/Admissions/
Online Applicationadmissions.indwes.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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