by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,677 undergraduates in 2020, IWU is a small, private university located in Marion, Indiana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, IWU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by IWU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our IWU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Wesleyan faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Wesleyan Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit IWU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", IWU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit IWU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our IWU for Veterans Guide.
IWU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
IWU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,677 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,415 (90.2%). Part-time attendance was 262 (9.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,415 | 262 | 2,677 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, IWU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank IWU #1792 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at IWU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the IWU Diversity Guide.
IWU has a total of 270 student athletes, 134 men and 136 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,786,321 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,449,369 |
| Net | $336,952 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Indiana Wesleyan University Athletics