This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
88.9%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
960
25th Percentile
1,082
Median
1,180
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(-59 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
19
25th Percentile
23
Median
28
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
47%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
27%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
13%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Admissions
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 89% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 960 and 1180. ACT scores range from 19 to 28. Check Indiana's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 89%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Indiana is a reach, consider Marian University (95% acceptance), Valparaiso University (92% acceptance), University Of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (98% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
