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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · The Wesleyan Church · Methodist and Wesleyan

Real cost

Average price after aid $22,866 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,250 (all students)

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Indiana Wesleyan University's Marion campus is a Christian university of The Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. Its College of Arts and Sciences requires three Bible and theology courses of bachelor's students, and its School of Theology and Ministry offers ten ministry majors. The Spiritual Formation Office and campus chapel run prayer chapels, family chapels and monthly house parties.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Through Christ, students are invited into a life shaped by faith, hope, and love—expressed in both personal growth and service to a world in need.”

    Source: indwes.edu

  • “Indiana Wesleyan University is an institution of The Wesleyan Church, a Protestant Christian denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley.”

    Source: indwes.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

The Spiritual Formation Office set three rhythms for the coming year: Prayer Chapel, Family Chapel and House Parties.

Source: indwes.edu
Where do I find community?

Monthly gatherings combine worship, teaching and shared life.

Source: indwes.edu

Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,082 · ACT 23.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,953

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One professional spiritual life staff member is named.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Monthly House Parties are listed.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Spiritual Formation Office leads spiritual formation with Chapel.)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Monthly House Parties combine worship, teaching and shared life.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (A Prayer Chapel is one of the recurring rhythms.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (College of Arts and Sciences bachelor's Faith Foundations (9 credits): BIL-101, BIL-102 and THE-101, all required. The traditional day college is used.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (BIL-101 Old Testament Survey and BIL-102 New Testament Survey are both required.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Faith integration is a stated general-education outcome.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Service trips are offered within education abroad.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Monthly House Parties combine worship, teaching and shared life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the monthly gatherings combine worship, teaching, and shared life”
      House Parties are monthly gatherings that include worship.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (A Prayer Chapel is one of the recurring rhythms.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Prayer chapel is one of several spiritual rhythms emerging from collaboration between Chapel and the Spiritual Formation Office (SFO)”
      Prayer Chapel is a recurring spiritual rhythm set by Chapel and the Spiritual Formation Office.
    2. Visit Campus | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/admissions/campus/visit-campus.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “a quiet space set apart for prayer and worship”
      The Williams Prayer Chapel is a campus space set apart for prayer, and the Chapel Auditorium hosts worship services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Under the guidance of Campus Pastor Andrea Summers, D. Min., they discerned three rhythms for the coming year: Prayer Chapel, Family Chapel, and House Parties”
      Andrea Summers is named as Campus Pastor, and three spiritual rhythms were set for the year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Visit Campus | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/admissions/campus/visit-campus.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “a quiet space set apart for prayer and worship”
      The Williams Prayer Chapel is a campus space set apart for prayer, and the Chapel Auditorium hosts worship services.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (College of Arts and Sciences bachelor's Faith Foundations (9 credits): BIL-101, BIL-102 and THE-101, all required. The traditional day college is used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CAS - General Education Requirements | Indiana Wesleyan University Catalogcatalog.indwes.edu/collegeofartsandsciencesoncampus/casgeneraleducationrequirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIL-101 Old Testament Survey”
      Bachelor's students take Old Testament Survey (BIL-101).
      “BIL-102 New Testament Survey”
      Bachelor's students take New Testament Survey (BIL-102).
      “THE-101 Theology of Christian Life”
      Bachelor's students take Theology of Christian Life (THE-101).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIL-101 Old Testament Survey and BIL-102 New Testament Survey are both required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CAS - General Education Requirements | Indiana Wesleyan University Catalogcatalog.indwes.edu/collegeofartsandsciencesoncampus/casgeneraleducationrequirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIL-101 Old Testament Survey”
      Bachelor's students take Old Testament Survey (BIL-101).
      “BIL-102 New Testament Survey”
      Bachelor's students take New Testament Survey (BIL-102).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Faith integration is a stated general-education outcome.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CAS - General Education Requirements | Indiana Wesleyan University Catalogcatalog.indwes.edu/collegeofartsandsciencesoncampus/casgeneraleducationrequirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Faith Integration: Integrate Christian beliefs with the student's character and scholarship.”
      Faith integration is a stated general-education learning outcome.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. School of Theology and Ministry | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/academics/cas/school-of-theology-and-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We offer ten specialized ministry majors, all built around core areas of spiritual formation, practical ministry, and biblical and theological studies.”
      Ten ministry majors built around biblical and theological studies are offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional spiritual life staff member is named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Under the guidance of Campus Pastor Andrea Summers, D. Min., they discerned three rhythms for the coming year: Prayer Chapel, Family Chapel, and House Parties”
      Andrea Summers is named as Campus Pastor, and three spiritual rhythms were set for the year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Monthly House Parties are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the monthly gatherings combine worship, teaching, and shared life”
      House Parties are monthly gatherings that include worship.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Spiritual Formation Office leads spiritual formation with Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “a leader in the Spiritual Formation Office”
      The Spiritual Formation Office leads spiritual formation work with Chapel.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Service trips are offered within education abroad.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Global Engagement | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/about/offices/global-engagement/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “travel classes and service trips to full semesters abroad”
      Education abroad includes service trips for students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Relations | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/about/church-relations/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “IWU’s Summer Ministry Teams partner with churches, camps, schools, and organizations through Christ-centered recreation and worship.”
      IWU Summer Ministry Teams partner with churches and organizations for Christ-centered service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Vision & Values | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/about/mission-purpose/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through Christ, students are invited into a life shaped by faith, hope, and love—expressed in both personal growth and service to a world in need.”
      The university describes service as an expression of its Christian mission.

Strengths

  • Bachelor's students in the College of Arts and Sciences take three required Bible and theology courses, including Old and New Testament surveys.
    Sources (1)
    1. CAS - General Education Requirements | Indiana Wesleyan University Catalogcatalog.indwes.edu/collegeofartsandsciencesoncampus/casgeneraleducationrequirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIL-101 Old Testament Survey”
      Bachelor's students take Old Testament Survey (BIL-101).
      “BIL-102 New Testament Survey”
      Bachelor's students take New Testament Survey (BIL-102).
      “THE-101 Theology of Christian Life”
      Bachelor's students take Theology of Christian Life (THE-101).
  • Faith integration is a stated general-education learning outcome.
    Sources (1)
    1. CAS - General Education Requirements | Indiana Wesleyan University Catalogcatalog.indwes.edu/collegeofartsandsciencesoncampus/casgeneraleducationrequirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Faith Integration: Integrate Christian beliefs with the student's character and scholarship.”
      Faith integration is a stated general-education learning outcome.
  • The School of Theology and Ministry offers ten ministry majors.
    Sources (1)
    1. School of Theology and Ministry | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/academics/cas/school-of-theology-and-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We offer ten specialized ministry majors, all built around core areas of spiritual formation, practical ministry, and biblical and theological studies.”
      Ten ministry majors built around biblical and theological studies are offered.
  • A chapel and a Williams Prayer Chapel are on the Marion campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Visit Campus | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/admissions/campus/visit-campus.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “a quiet space set apart for prayer and worship”
      The Williams Prayer Chapel is a campus space set apart for prayer, and the Chapel Auditorium hosts worship services.

Concerns

  • No student Bible or worldview requirement beyond the three Bible and theology courses was found.
    Sources (1)
    1. CAS - General Education Requirements | Indiana Wesleyan University Catalogcatalog.indwes.edu/collegeofartsandsciencesoncampus/casgeneraleducationrequirements · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “THE-101 Theology of Christian Life”
      Bachelor's students take Theology of Christian Life (THE-101).

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Formation and Chapel, Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Address: 4201 S Washington St, Marion, IN 46953
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer chapel

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Source: indwes.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, indwes.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Formed Together: How Campus Partnerships Shape Discipleship | Indiana Wesleyan Universityindwes.edu/articles/2026/05/formed-together-how-campus-partnerships-shape-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Prayer chapel is one of several spiritual rhythms emerging from collaboration between Chapel and the Spiritual Formation Office (SFO)”
    Prayer Chapel is a recurring spiritual rhythm set by Chapel and the Spiritual Formation Office.
    “a leader in the Spiritual Formation Office”
    The Spiritual Formation Office leads spiritual formation work with Chapel.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$19,793
$30,001–$48,000$14,896
$48,001–$75,000$18,313
$75,001–$110,000$22,336
Over $110,000$27,265

Full cost of attendance before aid: $44,776 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,079
Men and women
Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Men 40% · Women 60%
First-generation students
Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition
47%
Total students2,207
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,866
Cost of attendance (per year)$44,776
Median federal debt at graduation$24,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
42%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
45%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard)
54%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,986
Admission rate89%
Application fee
Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)
No application fee
Students receiving Pell grants27%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 960–1180ACT 19–28
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1082
SAT reading & writing480–600
SAT math480–580
ACT composite19–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 68 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$84,157
Business administration$75,533
Management information systems$73,742
Public relations$71,669
Physiology and pathology$70,907
Finance$70,007
Accounting$67,767
Marketing$64,077
Health administration$64,036
Clinical and counseling psychology$60,898
Bible/Biblical Studies$53,497
Liberal arts$52,784
Criminal justice$52,629
Allied health$50,790
Social work$50,351
Kinesiology and exercise science$49,750
Secondary education$48,661
Teacher education$47,578
Counseling and mental health$45,729
Pastoral counseling$45,693
Human services$44,155
Psychology$43,781

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biochemistry, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computing and information science, Design, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Film and video, Fine arts, Global studies, History, Hospitality management, Human resources, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, International relations, Journalism, Mathematics, Music, Other philosophy and religious studies, Other theology and religious vocations, Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Physics, Political science, Pre-health, Programming, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Social sciences, Software and media applications, Special education, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Theology, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Health professions23%
Business16%
Education13%
Psychology8%
Public administration and social service7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates1%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older1%
On-campus room and board (per year)$10,868
SportsNAIA · Crossroads League
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Faculty who are full-time100%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Endowment per student$127,712Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flightsFort Wayne International Airport (FWA)About 40 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)
Town population27,5312020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreFort WayneAbout 48 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Average temperature in January25°F1991–2020 normal, from MARION 2 N, IN US, about 4 miles away (NOAA)
Average temperature in July73°F1991–2020 normal, from MARION 2 N, IN US, about 4 miles away (NOAA)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.450.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.910.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 mi0.5 miSpiritual Formation and Chapel, Indiana Wesleyan University: 0.3 miIndiana Wesleyan University-Marion (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

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Questions families ask

Is Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion a Christian college?
Yes. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a Christian college. Its sponsor is The Wesleyan Church.

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