IWU Description

An evangelical Christian university, Indiana Wesleyan is one of the largest private institutions in the state. It offers the resources and network of a large university with the educational benefits of a private school.

As a Christian school, Indiana Wesleyan University’s academics are rooted in Christ. The Wesley Seminary offers a comprehensive graduate theological education, administering both Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry degrees. In addition to Wesley Seminary, IWU consists of four academic divisions:

*College of Arts and Sciences
*College of Adult and Professional Studies
*School of Nursing
*Graduate School

If you’re looking for a more intensive academic experience, you can also apply to the John Wesley Honors College. The JWHC offers advanced coursework through the John Wesley Scholars and Mary C. Dodds Honors programs.

Student life at Indiana Wesleyan is community-based and Christ-centered. The World Impact program allows students to embark on mission trips throughout the world, and Spiritcare fosters the spiritual growth of IWU’s adult students.

Indiana Wesleyan’s financial aid programs are primarily designed for full-time students. The university participates in Title IV programs, and also offers numerous merit scholarships. For example, the Presidential Scholarship is awarded to Grant County high school graduates with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Wesleyan

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Website

cas.indwes.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$20,496

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,496

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

15,345

IWU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
10,426
Freshman Class
1,415
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
15,345

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
67%
Graduate
33%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Gender of Students

Women
64%
Men
36%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
15%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
1%
Other
5%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%