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Indiana Wesleyan is in Marion, Indiana. Marion is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Wesleyan college. Indiana Wesleyan is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Indiana Wesleyan include business and management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Indiana Wesleyan scored at least 655 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 648 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Indiana Wesleyan are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 12,632 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Indiana Wesleyan attend part-time. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. 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
Admissions Phone: (765) 677-2138
Financial Aid Phone: (765) 677-2116
http://www.indwes.edu
Indiana Wesleyan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 2,070 | business management, business, MIS, accounting, marketing studies, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 682 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, social science teaching, English teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 297 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, community nurse |
| Religion And Philosophy | 89 | theology and religious vocations, religious education, theology, religious music, religion |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | general studies, political science and government, history, minority and gender studies, English, creative writing, political science, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology, community health services, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 18 | commercial art, photography, drawing, printmaking |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medicine | 6 | pre-med |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 2 | painting |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Indiana Wesleyan in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,460 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 1,436 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 453 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Indiana Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 12,632 students (12,183 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 44% |
| Graduate | 56% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 63% |
| Ohio | 12% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Kentucky | 5% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Indiana Wesleyan offers campus housing for 2,202 of its 12,183 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marion, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 23 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,105 | 1,721 | 82% | 739 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 655 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 648 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 28 |
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) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 62% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (765) 677-2138
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,184 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,184 |
| Room and board | $ 5,890 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,424 |
Financial Aid:
Indiana Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (765) 677-2116
Indiana Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 98 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $63,943 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $53,318 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $43,966 | 6 | $45,326 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $51,892 | 8 | $47,292 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $60,050 | 14 | $54,622 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $48,935 | 10 | $49,558 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $44,933 | 17 | $45,076 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $35,440 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $49,510 | 45 | $48,185 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 97 | 192 |
| Track | 33 | 34 | 67 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 49 | 79 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Indiana Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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