Published cost of attendance is $44,776. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,793, middle-income families pay around $18,313, higher-income families pay approximately $27,265.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $44,776 |
| Tuition and Fees | $32,352 |
| Room and Board | $10,868 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,384 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,910 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,866 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,793 |
| $30–48k | $14,896 |
| $48–75k | $18,313 |
| $75–110k | $22,336 |
| $110k+ | $27,265 |
Published cost of attendance is $44,776. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,793, middle-income families pay around $18,313, higher-income families pay approximately $27,265. Azimuth ranks Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion #761 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 46.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,987. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,838, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion earn median 4-year earnings of $68,838, placing Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in the 72.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,985 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion in the 95.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion #193 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 133 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,157, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 52 students with median 4-year earnings of $47,578, while Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries delivers median 4-year earnings of $45,693 across 49 graduates. These programs anchor the institution's outcomes in stable, in-demand fields where employers actively recruit and career pathways remain predictable across the early-career years.
