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Founded in 1920, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private Evangelical Christian liberal arts college located in Marion, Indiana. It is the largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the second largest Evangelical university in the United States. The University was named "One of the Top Masters Universities in the Midwest" by U.S. News and World Report.
IWU main campus is located in Marion, Indiana and is spread across an area of 300 acres. The university offers many degree programs and certificates through three colleges:
IWU’s sports teams are known as the Wildcats. The university has more than 5 intercollegiate sports teams for both men and women. They compete in the Mid-Central College Conference.
Fields of study in vogue at Indiana Wesleyan include business and management and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Indiana Wesleyan scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 14,756 students study at Indiana Wesleyan (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Students participate in Mid-Central College Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership."
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953-4974
General Phone: (765) 674-6901
http://www.indwes.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 2,882 | business management, business, accounting, accounting and management, MIS, marketing, finance, organizational behavior |
| Education and Teaching | 1,058 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational admin and supervision, secondary teaching, special ed, music teaching, math teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 683 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration, community nurse |
| Religion and Philosophy | 160 | youth ministry, philosophy and religious studies, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling and ministries, pastoral counseling, religious music, bible studies, religious education |
| Medical Administration | 127 | health services administration, health care facilities management |
| Liberal Arts | 109 | liberal arts and humanities, English, history, political science, diversity studies, creative writing, international studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 69 | psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, physical therapy, substance abuse counseling, community health services |
| Family and Social Work | 58 | human services, social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 42 | computer services management, computer graphics, computer programming courses, computer support, computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 32 | media studies, journalism, communication studies, mass communication |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, recreation and leisure studies, parks and recreation management |
| Science | 26 | biology, exercise physiology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | photography, drawing, printmaking |
| Medicine | 10 | pre-med |
| Music | 9 | music, music theory and composition |
| Fine Arts | 5 | painting, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical lab tech |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | stagecraft |
Number of programs and degrees for Indiana Wesleyan in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,328 | 75 |
| Master's degree | 1,873 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 728 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 208 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 111 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 95 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Indiana Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 14,756 students (16,248 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Indiana Wesleyan offers campus housing for 2,697 of its 16,248 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marion, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,169 | 3,220 | 77% | 1,752 | 54% |
| Men | 1,395 | 1,065 | 76% | 616 | 58% |
| Women | 2,774 | 2,155 | 78% | 1,136 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,376 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,376 |
| Room and board | $ 6,564 |
| Room charge | $ 3,164 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,084 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,802 |
Financial Aid:
Indiana Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182200)
Indiana Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 132 | 93 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $68,354 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $58,127 | 6 | $61,950 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $56,591 | 18 | $51,667 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $58,538 | 26 | $55,518 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $78,978 | 12 | $78,078 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $52,517 | 14 | $51,450 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $54,305 | 30 | $52,284 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,769 | 12 | $39,916 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $58,651 | 68 | $54,482 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 117 | 231 |
| Track | 41 | 44 | 85 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 61 | 103 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Indiana Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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