Indiana Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Indiana Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Marion, Indiana, with 2,075 undergraduates. It admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 480–600 reading and writing, 480–580 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–28 composite
  • Average net price: $23,364 a year (2022–23)

Indiana Wesleyan University GPA requirements

Indiana Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Indiana Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Indiana Wesleyan University acceptance rate

Indiana Wesleyan University admitted 3,345 of 3,761 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Indiana Wesleyan University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing480540600
SAT Math480540580
ACT Composite192128
ACT English192225
ACT Math172025
57% submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores, as Indiana Wesleyan University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1082 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Indiana Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Indiana Wesleyan University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Indiana Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,364 a year at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana Wesleyan University?

Indiana Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Indiana Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana Wesleyan University?

Indiana Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,345 of 3,761 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do Indiana Wesleyan University students have?

The middle 50% of Indiana Wesleyan University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (57% of them) scored 480–600 in Reading and Writing and 480–580 in Math. The median scores were 540 (Reading and Writing) and 540 (Math).

What ACT scores do Indiana Wesleyan University students have?

The middle 50% of Indiana Wesleyan University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (13% of them) had composite scores of 19–28, with a median of 21.

Does Indiana Wesleyan University accept AP credit?

Yes. Indiana Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Indiana Wesleyan University?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,364 a year at Indiana Wesleyan University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).