Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$32K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,384
=
Sticker Price
$44,776
$32K+$11K+$1,384=$44,776
Your Family Income
Sticker
$44,776
−
Your Aid
$26,463
=
Net Price
$18,313
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$19,793
$30–48k
$14,896
$48–75k
$18,313
$75–110k
$22,336
$110k+
$27,265
Understanding Your Aid Package
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has a sticker price of $44,776 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $44,776/year
Average aid: $21,910 in grants & scholarships
~$18,313/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$24,250
Range (25th–75th)$5,955 – $25,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$12,987
Debt Manageability
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,986
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$19,985
96th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$38,195
25th %ile
$88,091
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Cost & Financial Aid
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's published tuition is $44,776 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $18,313—a difference of $26,463.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $19,793 at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. 27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Indiana graduates is $24,250, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $257 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $27,265 at Indiana—still $17,511 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
